Search property rates
Welcome to the Horizons Regional Council Rating Information Database.
To view rating details for a property, enter either the property address (excluding the town/city) or the valuation number and hit the 'Search' button.
Frequently asked questions
Key Dates
17 July 2026 - Rating database available at www.horizons.govt.nz
17 August 2026 - First date for invoices posted
28 August 2026 - Last date for invoices posted
25 September 2026 - Official last payment date
2 October 2026 - Official rate penalty date (current)
8 January 2027 - Official rate penalty date (arrears)
Why haven't I received a rates invoice?
If you’ve recently bought or sold the property, the required details may not have been forwarded to Horizons yet. When they do come through, we’ll issue you with a copy or a new rates invoice.
I need to change my address; how do I do this?
If you need to change your address, you will need to let your local city or district council know. They will update this and it will feed back into our system on a weekly basis.
Horowhenua District Council 06 366 0999 enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz
Manawatū District Council 06 323 0000 public@mdc.govt.nz
Palmerston North City Council 06 356 8199 info@pncc.govt.nz
Rangitīkei District Council 0800 422 522 info@rangitikei.govt.nz
Ruapehu District Council 07 895 8188 info@ruapehudc.govt.nz
Tararua District Council 06 374 4080 (North) info@tararuadc.govt.nz
06 376 0110 (South)
Whanganui District Council 06 349 0001 yourcouncil@whanganui.govt.nz
If you’ve done this and our information has not been updated, then you can call us on 0508 800 800
What is the Rate Information Database (RID)?
The rates database holds the information we use to set and assess rates. It is a record of every property in the region. Each property is also known as a "rating unit".
Who can see the RID?
You can access this data at any time using our online search tool.
I don't want my name and address showing on your Rate Information Database (RID)
We can send you a name suppression form to complete so we can remove your details. You can also download a copy of the suppression form. This suppression needs to be applied for each year. Please note that no names or postal addresses show in the rates search tool on our website.
How can I pay my rates invoice?
We have many payment options available, including bill payment (via online banking), automatic payments, credit card, direct debit, or at the counter of one of our offices. Further details can be found on the Pay property rates page, or on the back of your rates invoice.