How your rates are calculated
Each year, the City sets a rate in the dollar as part of the budget process
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Your rates notice explained use the links below to get more information about your rates notice.
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FAQs
Rates fund essential local services such as waste collection, roads, parks, libraries, community programs and infrastructure maintenance.
The property owner(s) listed on the title are responsible for payment, even if the property is rented.
Each property will have its own rates notice and account. Payments must be made separately for each property reference number.
GST is not payable on your rates notice.
Rates must be paid by the due date shown on your rates notice. If you have selected an instalment option, each instalment must be paid by its specified due date.
If payment is not received by the due date, Penalty interest may be applied to overdue balances, and additional recovery action may be taken in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.
Non-receipt of a rates notice does not remove your obligation to pay by the due date. You should contact the City to request a copy.
Yes. The City offers eRates, allowing notices to be issued via email. Please click the link below to register for eRates.
Gross Rental Value (GRV) is an estimate of how much your property could rent for per year. It is determined by Landgate and used to calculate your rates.
If you feel that the valuation applied to your property is incorrect, you can lodge an objection with Landgate's Valuer General's Office, within 60 days of the issue of your rates notice.
Section 6.81 of the Local Government Act 1995 refers that rates assessments are required to be paid by the due date, irrespective of whether an objection or appeal has been lodged. In the event of a successful objection or appeal, the rates will be adjusted, and you will be advised accordingly. Credit balance may be refunded on request.
Rates fund services for the whole community, not just individual usage.
Rates are based on property value, not income. However, payment arrangements or concessions may be available.
Yes, but make sure you have the barcode on the tip passes.
You can download a copy of your rates notice, which includes your tip passes, from the property owner account. Or you can call the Customer Contact Centre at (08) 9205 8555 for help.
