Recent higher cap applications

After the annual council rate cap has been set by the Minister for Local Government, councils can apply for a higher cap.

We assess, then accept or reject, higher rate caps proposed by councils.

Our overview papers summarise the applications we receive and the decisions we make. They also outline our approach to assessing applications and observations from previous higher cap applications.

Our decision papers detail each council’s application and how we reached our decision.

We also publish each council’s application, any additional information provided by councils on request, and the expert advice that informed our decisions.

Higher rate caps currently in place

There are no higher rate caps currently in place.

This year's applications

In 2024, no councils applied for a variation to the rate cap set for the 2024-25 financial year.