Clarence Valley Council will seek a lower-than-expected rate rise over the next five years.
Councillors have voted five to four in favour of a 6.5 percent increase, despite a recommendation from General Manager Scott Greensill to lift rates by 8 percent.
If approved, the average resident will pay an extra $90 in the first year.
Mayor Richie Williamson says increases in water and sewage charges will be capped at 1.5 percent a year, over five years.
Clarence Valley Council was recently found by IPART to be unfit for the future.
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