Next election
The next council election will be held in October 2028.
Election timeline
To be determined.
Election information
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conduct elections on behalf of all Victorian councils.
For detailed and up to date information about how to enrol, vote, become a candidate, and more, visit the VEC website, or call the VEC on 131 832.
Who can vote in the Victorian local council elections?
You can only vote once in each municipality, no matter how many properties you own or occupy.
Voting is compulsory for everyone who is enrolled.
If you are on the state roll you are automatically enrolled to vote in the council elections for your enrolled address (where you live).
Up to 2 people per property can apply to vote if:
- You pay council rates on your home but you are not an Australian citizen
- You own a property in a municipality that you don’t live in full time e.g. holiday home, investment property or business property
Up to 2 people per property can apply to vote if you rent a property and pay rates to council, and you are not on the state roll in that municipality e.g. you operate a business out of a commercial property.
Must reapply at every general council election.
Corporations that pay rates may be able to appoint one representative to vote. Call the council for further information.
Must reapply at every general council election.