Financial Hardship
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Council officers for a confidential conversation.
You can call on 08 8752 1044 during business hours or email office@tatiara.sa.gov.au and we will reach back out to you.
Tatiara District Council is committed to assisting customers who are experiencing financial hardship to manage their bills on an ongoing basis, make payments in a manner that is mutually acceptable, and with the aim to clear their outstanding and ongoing rates debt in a planned and efficient manner. Council has a Rates Hardship Policy which outlines the options for ratepayers seeking relief from rates due to hardship or extenuating circumstances.
Council may grant relief in the form of postponement of rates (for seniors), refer the ratepayer to see an accredited financial counsellor, or negotiate a flexible long term debt repayment arrangement.
Assistance does not include rate rebates or remissions.
The Policy contains an application form, which may be required, Council officers will support you in completing this documentation if required.
TO ACCESS THE POLICY AND APPLICATION FORM – CLICK HERE
Contacting a financial counsellor is highly recommended.
These free, confidential services are available to support you.
Some identified local services are highlighted below.
