Fees and Charges

Pursuant to Section 188 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council is authorised to establish fees and charges for the use of property or facilities, works, services, and provision of materials in respect of any application, authorisation, licence or permit and other matters provided for under any other Act.

The Schedule of Fees and Charges is reviewed by Council on an annual basis and is presented to Council for adoption prior to 30 June each year.

The schedule outlines the fees and charges relating to the following areas:

Animal ManagementParking
BuskingPermits
CemeteryPhotocopying & Printing
DevelopmentPlant & Equipment
Document ExtractionPrivate Works
ElectricityProperty Searches
Equipment HirePublications
Fire PreventionRates Notice
FootpathsRecreational Vehicle Overnight Parking
HallsRetirement Units
Health & FoodVehicle Impoundment
LibraryWaste & Recycling
Mobile Food Vending Permit FeesWater (reuse)

The current Fees and Charges Schedule 2026/2027 [PDF 4.6MB] - adopted 18 May 2026

Water Reuse Policy Pricing Statement

The City of Port Lincoln provides recycled water for irrigation purposes within the Port Lincoln area.  The primary purpose of this scheme is to support irrigation of Council parks and reserves.

Recycled water is also supplied to:

  • Port Lincoln Racing Club
  • Mallee Park Football Club
  • Saint Joseph's School Port Lincoln
  • Navigator College

In addition, Council supplies recycled water under contract to a civil construction company for use in compaction and dust suppression on construction projects.

Council is required to submit an annual pricing report to the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) in accordance with the Regulatory Reporting Requirements for Small-scale Networks - Guideline No.5 [PDF 741KB], by 30 November each year.

Council also publishes its pricing information on this website, including


Related information

Permits & Application Forms

Need more information

If you have any questions regarding our Fees and Charges Schedule or Water Reuse Pricing Statement please contact:

City of Port Lincoln
Finance & Business Team
9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: 8621 2300
Email: plcc@plcc.sa.gov.au