Through Landgate, the Valuer General assesses the Gross Rental Value (GRV) of each individual property every three years. When this data is received by the City, a rate in the dollar is applied to calculate the rates amount.
Recent price increases in fuel, materials and equipment have had a significant impact to the City on the cost of delivering services. Key local government expenses have been forecast by to increase by 5.7% and inflation in Western Australia is now at 7.6%. A Rate increase of 3.75% is proposed for 2022/23 to assist in managing these cost pressures.
Ratepayers are invited to make submissions in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Stirling, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling WA 6021 or via email to rates@stirling.wa.gov.au and must be received no later than 4.00pm, Friday 1 July 2022 to be considered.