Council rates
Selwyn District Council rates due dates 2026/27
4 instalments a year, a 5% late penalty, Environment Canterbury's rates billed on the same notice, and water billed separately.
Checked: 27 Jul 2026 · by the Deets team · sourced from selwyn.govt.nz
Instalment dates
Selwyn District Council's rating year runs from 1 July.
| Instalment | Due date |
|---|---|
| 1 — 1 Jul – 30 Sep | 15 September 2026 |
| 2 — 1 Oct – 31 Dec | 15 December 2026 |
| 3 — 1 Jan – 31 Mar | 15 March 2027 |
| 4 — 1 Apr – 30 Jun | 15 June 2027 |
Source: Selwyn District Council's own rates page, checked 27 Jul 2026
What's on the bill
- ✓ Environment Canterbury's rates are billed together with Selwyn District Council's, on the same assessment notice.
- ✓ Water is billed separately from general rates.
Water rates
Water is billed separately from general rates.
No due date or billing cycle is published on Selwyn District Council's own site — check your water bill or their site directly.
Penalties for paying late
“Additional charges for late payment are set at the start of the rating year. They apply for the full rating year from 1 July to 30 June. For the 2025/26 rating year an additional charge of 5% will be added to each instalment which is not paid by its due date. A further penalty will be added to all unpaid rates as at 1 July.” — Selwyn District Council's own wording.
5% applied to any part of an instalment unpaid by that instalment's own due date (the 15th of Sep/Dec/Mar/Jun, moved to the first business day following if the 15th falls on a weekend); a further additional charge applied to all rates still unpaid as at 1 July
Paying your rates
- ✓ You can pay by weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and quarterly, not just as one lump sum.
- ✓ Direct debit is available.
- ✓ This council doesn't use Payble.
A flexible plan doesn't move the formal due date — the penalty above still applies if you fall behind against each instalment, even if you're paying weekly.
Source: selwyn.govt.nz
Dog registration
Dog registration page: 'You will then have a month in which to make your best friends legal during the discount fee period. After 31 July you will need to pay a full fee.' Fees and Charges page: 'For payments before 31 July, the fee will be only $68.00 per dog. For payments from August 1, the penalty fee will be $102.00 per dog.' Dangerous dog fee explicitly cites the mechanism: 'Registration fee for dangerous dog from 1 August (includes a 50% late registration penalty under section 37 of the Dog Control Act 1996): $153.00.'
Deets can hold this date for you — free
With a free account, Deets emails reminders — including a weekly digest — as things come due; there's no push notification yet, just email. This date, the penalty math and everything else your household needs to track live in one place, free.
Rates rebates
If you're on a low or fixed income, you may be able to apply for a rates rebate. Apply on Selwyn District Council's own page →
Common questions
When are Selwyn District Council's rates due?
Selwyn District Council bills rates in 4 instalments: the first instalment due 15 September 2026, second instalment due 15 December 2026, third instalment due 15 March 2027, and fourth instalment due 15 June 2027.
What happens if I pay my Selwyn District Council rates late?
Selwyn District Council charges a 5% penalty on late rates.
How do I pay my Selwyn District Council rates?
Selwyn District Council lets you pay by weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and quarterly and by direct debit. This doesn't move the formal due date — the penalty above still applies if you fall behind against each instalment.
Does my Selwyn District Council rates bill include water?
No — water is billed separately from general rates at Selwyn District Council.
Does my Selwyn District Council rates bill include regional council rates?
Yes — Environment Canterbury's rates are billed together with Selwyn District Council's, on the same notice.
When is dog registration due at Selwyn District Council?
Dog registration page: 'You will then have a month in which to make your best friends legal during the discount fee period. After 31 July you will need to pay a full fee.' Fees and Charges page: 'For payments before 31 July, the fee will be only $68.00 per dog. For payments from August 1, the penalty fee will be $102.00 per dog.' Dangerous dog fee explicitly cites the mechanism: 'Registration fee for dangerous dog from 1 August (includes a 50% late registration penalty under section 37 of the Dog Control Act 1996): $153.00.'