Funding Victoria's Parks

Parks Victoria is funded from three major sources; payments from the State Government Budget, an annual charge based on a property rate levied on all metropolitan properties and user fees. User fees make up a very small part of total income.

The Parks Charge

The Parks Charge is an annual charge levied on residential and commercial properties throughout greater Melbourne. The Parks Charge funds the development and management of a network of regional parks, gardens, trails, waterways, bays, and other significant recreation and conservation assets within the greater metropolitan area.

The Parks Charge has been included on the water, sewerage and drainage bills issued to domestic and non-domestic properties since 1958. The Charge is calculated by applying a rate to the Net Annual Value (NAV) of commercial and residential properties. A minimum charge applies for the majority of ratepayers.