Land Use Code and Rating Category — Definitions — 2024–2025

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Land use code definitions are used to determine the differential rating categorisation for properties across Brisbane City Council. The land use code indicates the predominant use for which the property is utilised or adapted to be utilised by virtue of its structure, fixtures and fittings or particular improvements and is an indicator of the property's specific rating criteria. The land use code is part of the Council's property record held in the core land database and indicates the predominant use for which the property is utilised or adapted to be utilised by virtue of its structure, fixtures and fittings or particular improvements and is an indicator of the property's specific rating criteria. The primary land use code identifies the predominant use for which the property is utilised and is an indicator of the property’s specific rating category, while the secondary land use code applied where a lesser use is also engaged on the property. The specific rating criteria are used to identify into which Differential Rating Category a property will be placed in accordance with the annual Resolution of Rates and Charges. In determining the predominant use, consideration will be given but not limited to the Visual, Spatial and Economic aspects of the land. Area is not the principal basis for determining the predominant use. The predominant use may be determined and applied during the construction phase of a structure and will be identified by its ultimate land use code followed by a secondary land use code of 01. Rating category definitions are used to determine the rating of properties across Brisbane City Council. Rating category definitions are contained in the Resolution of Rates and Charges which is the formal resolution that sets out the various rates levied by Council and any associated charges. Resolution of rates and charges tables are used in identifying the rating categories and charges for rateable properties across Brisbane City Council for the financial year. Information in this dataset relating to land use code definitions or relating to rating category definitions must be read in conjunction with the Resolution of Rates and Charges section of the Annual Plan and Budget 2024-25. Annual Plan and Budget documents are available on the Brisbane City Council website. For more information about Brisbane City Council’s budget, please visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone Council’s Contact Centre on (07) 3403 8888.