Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund

The Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) is a new Victorian Government levy (replacing the Fire Services Property Levy) due to be introduced on 1 July and aimed at supporting more of the state's emergency services.

The ESVF will be collected by Councils on behalf of the Victorian Government.

The Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025 has yet to receive Royal Assent.

Here we keep you up to date with the latest ESVF information.

The Premier today has announced more drought relief for farmers and a 12-month pause on an ESVF increase for primary producers. Read all about it at premier.vic.gov.au/expanding-drought-support-farmers-across-our-state

 

 

Drought Partial Rebate

A partial ESVF rebate is provided to farmers eligible for On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants through the Victorian Government's drought support package.

Currently Pyrenees Shire is one of the eligible drought affected Local Government Areas.

This rebate will be assessed annually.

Volunteer Rebate

Volunteers and life members from the CFA and VICSES are eligible to receive a rebate on their principal place of residence or farm.