Enrol as a property owner
If you own property in a council or ward different to where you live, you may be eligible to vote in the council or ward where your property is located. This includes owners of:
- holiday house
- investment property
- business premises
You can only vote once in each council or ward election even if you own multiple properties in the council or ward.
This means if your investment property is in the same area as where you live, you cannot vote twice in the same election.
Having a say as a property owner is important, as many of the services council offers affect the bills you pay and impact the condition of your property such as rates, footpaths and roads, and waste collection.
For example
Samira lives in Whyalla and owns an investment property she rents out in Port Lincoln. As a resident of Whyalla and sole owner of a rateable property in Port Lincoln, she is entitled to two votes for Whyalla City Council and City of Port Lincoln.
Sarah must register to be on both Whyalla City Council and City of Port Lincoln voters rolls.
Samira is entitled to two votes (one for herself in the Whyalla City Council election, one for her investment property in the City of Port Lincoln council election).
How to enrol
Enrolment for the 2022 council elections has closed.
Check your enrolment details by contacting the council you enrolled with, or Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) on 1300 655 232.
Key council election dates
The 2022 Council Elections are over. The next periodic election is in 2026.
Supplementary council Elections will be held in February 2023 with its key dates below.
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
Close of rolls Enrol to vote in your supplementary council elections. Enrol now or check your enrolment details online. | 5:00 pm, Tuesday 20 December 2022 |
Nominations open Interested in running for council? You will need to nominate to become a candidate before you can start campaigning your candidacy. | Friday 13 January 2023 |
Nominations close You must submit your nomination before the deadline. | 12 noon, Friday 27 January 2023 |
Ballot packs mail-out period Ballot packs will be sent to the mailing address included on your enrolment. Keep an eye out for it in the mail! Instructions and guides on how to vote are included in the ballot pack. | Wednesday 15 February 2023 to Tuesday 21 February 2023 |
Voting close (polling day) You must return your ballot papers so they reach the electoral commission before this deadline. | 12 noon Tuesday 14 March 2023 |
What happens after I enrol?
Once you’re enrolled, sit back and relax. Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) will mail out your ballot pack (also called voting pack) once the nominations have been confirmed in.
However, there’s still more you can do.
If you are passionate about your neighbourhood and making a difference within your local community, why not become a candidate for your local council?