Emergency services and volunteers fund effective from 1 July 2025
Published on 05 June 2025
On Tuesday 27 May the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) received Royal Assent. From 1 July 2025, the ESVF will be collected by local councils and appear on your council rates notice. It will replace the fire services property levy (FSPL).On Tuesday 27 May the emergency services and volunteers fund (ESVF) received Royal Assent.
From 1 July 2025, the ESVF will be collected by local councils and appear on your council rates notice. It will replace the fire services property levy (FSPL).
We monitor the performance of councils as they collect the ESVF on behalf of the Victorian Government.
For more information on ESVF visit our webpage.
Last modified: 5 June 2025