From 1 July 2025, the emergency services and volunteers fund has replaced the fire services property levy.
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Emergency services and volunteers fund
Property owners help fund emergency response services.
What is emergency services and volunteers fund?
The emergency services and volunteers fund is an annual property levy collected via council rates in Victoria. It applies to residential, commercial, industrial, primary production and public benefit properties. It replaced the fire services property levy and supports a broader range of emergency services.
Last modified: 5 December 2025
