Gross rental value is the estimated annual rent your property could earn if it were rented, including allowances for rates and other property expenses. Factors such as its location, size, age, construction type, number of bedrooms, and additional features such as a swimming pool and the number of carports or garages influence the GRV.
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Gross rental value (GRV) is the estimated annual rent your property could achieve if it were leased. This estimate includes allowances for rates and other property-related expenses, and it is used to calculate your rates, service charges and levies. As a result, your GRV directly affects how much you pay.
Landgate, Western Australia’s land information authority responsible for administering the Valuation of Land Act 1978, provides updated property valuations to the City every three years.
GRV is set by Landgate and is based on a range of factors, including the property’s location, land size, type, age, condition, and features such as garages, carports, pools, sheds and other improvements. GRV applies to all residential properties, including owner-occupied homes and those that are not rented. For vacant land, GRV is calculated as a percentage of the land value. Residential land is assessed at 3 per cent of the land value, while Business and Urban Development land is assessed at 5 per cent.
The City of Stirling uses the GRV provided by Landgate to calculate your rates by applying a rate in the dollar, which is set annually as part of the City’s budget process. If the calculated amount is less than the minimum rate, the minimum charge will apply to ensure all ratepayers contribute to local services and facilities.
In metropolitan areas, GRV is reviewed by Landgate every three years to reflect changes in property values.
As 2026 is a revaluation year, we are committed to being open and transparent and providing ratepayers with the information they need to plan ahead. It is important to understand that some parts of your rates are outside the City’s control, including the independently assessed value of your property. Property owners can lodge an objection to their assessed property value with the Valuer General’s Office within 60 days of the issue date shown on their rates notice. More information is available on Landgate’s website at www.landgate.wa.gov.au or by contacting Landgate’s Customer Service team on (08) 9273 7373.
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Gross Rental Value (GRV) is an estimate of the annual rent a property could reasonably earn if it were rented out. It is used to calculate rates for most residential properties in Western Australia.
GRV is determined by the Valuer General at Landgate. The City of Stirling does not assess, set, or amend property valuations.
GRV is based on rental potential, not actual rental income. It applies to all residential properties, including owner‑occupied homes and properties that are not rented.
In metropolitan areas, GRV is reviewed by Landgate every three years to reflect changes in property values.
Landgate considers factors such as property location, size, type, condition, and features such as garages, carports, pools, and other improvements.
The City applies a rate in the dollar to the GRV provided by Landgate. This rate is set annually as part of the City’s budget process.
If the calculated amount based on your GRV is less than the City’s minimum rate, the minimum charge applies. This ensures all properties contribute to the cost of providing local services and facilities.
If you believe your GRV is incorrect, you may lodge an objection directly with Landgate within 60 days of receiving your rates notice. Any changes to valuations can only be made by the Valuer General.
