Financial Assistance Package

The Brisbane City Council has released a $7.9 million business relief package to waive all charges, resnts, levies and permit fees for all local businesses.

The package will include a moratorium on fees and charges for footpath and outdoor dining, food safety permits, commercial river moorings, advertising, temporary food stalls, commercial lease rents, and commercial stalls, booths and stands. Lease fees for community organisations will not be collected.

All fees from the period 1 March to 30 June 2020 will be waived or refunded.

Rates Relief

The Brisbane City Council has committed to supporting local small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and is now offering rates relief to businesses and residents experiencing hardship as a direct result of the coronavirus.

Payment plans of deferred payment arrangements will be offered to all ratepayers, including owner occupiers, non-owner occupiers and businesses for up to 9 months, with no interest to be applied.

For more information on the Brisbane City Council’s assistance measures click here.