More rate rises on the horizon as Hunter councils battle inflation

Maitland City Council has received the highest rate revenue rises in the Hunter. File picture

Council rate income in at least one Hunter local government area will surge more than 10 per cent over the next two years.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has ruled that councils across the state can increase their rates revenue by 4.5 to 5.5 per cent in 2024-25, plus additional percentages for growth areas.