[Emma Murphy]

Hi everyone,

Can anyone tell me whether I am missing something????

I cant see where the residence of a minister of religion is exempt from the ESPL, as far as I can see it has to be residential. However these properties have been submitted in my non rateable listing, where it is presumed, that the total LV of these will be excluded from the calculations.

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Emma

You are correct a Ministers residence is subject to the ESPL as residential, unless the residence (or Manse) is on the same valuation assessment as the church in which case it will be Public Benefit.

The non-rateable data file is used in the calculation of the fire district estimates which is represented by councils 11.7% contribution. Under the ESPL reforms councils will be advised of a fixed contribution amount by 30 April and subject to discussions around reporting requirements will most likely be included in new reports.

Hope this is helpful.

Regards, Andrew

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