H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Victoria. If you see sick or dead birds on the Peninsula, avoid contact and record what you see. Report it online or via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Learn more or make a report to DEECA
Council provides options for ratepayers who are in genuine financial hardship due to circumstances outside their control, to help manage the payment of rates:
All requests for rate relief must be made in writing and on the subscribed form, please apply below. Council may contact you to request supporting documentation if it is not provided with your applicaiton.
Deferment of rates may only be granted on an annual basis. Applicants requiring longer deferrals will be required to reapply each year. All requests for rate relief will be treated as confidential.
Please be aware: This application is not valid for investment properties or those rated as commercial, industrial, or vacant land.
Click on the below link to complete the online application or call our Revenue Team on 5950 1080 for a confidential discussion.
Apply online
Alternately you can print the application MPS Hardship Application(PDF, 289KB) to complete and return to Council.
Mail: mark it Private & Confidential, Revenue Management, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Private Bag 1000, ROSEBUD VIC 3939.
Hand deliver to any Shire Office: mark it Private & Confidential, Revenue Management