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Rates Information
| Rates Enquiries: Telephone: (08) 9461 3296 Email: rates@cityofperth.wa.gov.au |
Important InformationRevaluation of Rateable Values Whilst the City has recorded an overall increase in rates revenue for 2008/09 of 3.25% over rates raised in 2007/08 some properties will have had higher than average increase in rateable valuation and will therefore have an increase in rates in excess of 3.25%. If you have any queries regarding the rateable value of your property please contact Landgate on 9429 8516 or email Wayne.Culverwell@landgate.wa.gov.au. |
Differential Rating System
Differential rating allows the Council to adopt a system based on the 'user pays' principle, where those with most demands on Council's Services pay accordingly.
Council has adopted seven land use categories: Residential, Hotel, Commercial, Retail, Office and Vacant Land.
Residential
The residential category covers properties that are used for singular and multi-dwellings, including boarding and lodging accommodation. The residential rate is set at a lower level to support the City's aim to increase inner city living. The Council recognises that an increased residential population will benefit all other sectors in the district.
2008/09 rate for Residential properties - 4.217 cents per dollar of valuation.
Hotel
This category includes hotels and serviced apartments. A healthy hotel sector will benefit other sectors by attracting more people into the central business district.
2008/09 rate for Hotel properties - 6.696 cents per dollar of valuation.
Commercial (includes service and entertainment facilities)
This classification includes a variety of land uses including transportation services, medical facilities, communication services, wholesalers, laboratories and auto services, entertainment services and sporting facilities. A strong commercial sector stimulates other activities in the City. Other sectors gain as these activities will entice more people into the central business district
2008/09 rate for Commercial properties - 6.171 cents per dollar of valuation.
Retail
This classification includes retail sales and services. The retail sector is a key attraction for city visitors and is well supported by Council through a broad range of services including city promotions, special events and advertising programs.
2008/09 rate for Retail properties - 7.056 cents per dollar of valuation.
Office
The majority of the city's properties are used for office accommodation and a large portion of the City's expenditure is spent to provide the infrastructure supporting office workers and clients.
2008/09 rate for Office properties - 3.607 cents per dollar of valuation.
Vacant Land
Vacant Land is of little benefit to the community and is not encouraged by the Council. Accordingly, those few properties in this category attract the highest rate.
2008/09 rate for Vacant Land - 7.214 cents per dollar of valuation.
Waste Management Service
The City has introduced a separate waste management charge, to encourage waste minimisation. The charges are recorded separately so ratepayers can easily identify them. In keeping with the "user pays" principle, those ratepayers who wish to make greater demands on this service will also contribute more to maintain it.
- The basic residential waste management charge is $150.00. Pensioners who receive a full pension will receive a 50% rebate on this charge.
- The basic non-residential waste management charge is $216.00.
- Additional services are available if required for $163.00 per service (GST inclusive)
- A 660 litre Bulk bin is $780.00 (GST inclusive)
- Recycling $107.00 (GST inclusive)
These waste management charges are annual charges for each weekly collection.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
GST does not apply to Local Government Rates or the Basic Waste Management Charges. All other Rubbish Service charges, however, are subject to GST.
Rates and Owner Details
The City provides the following rates and ownership details:
| - Property ownership information | Cost $30.00 |
| - Street Order Roll - Paper Copy | Cost $100.00 |
| - Property Orders & Requisitions | Cost $65.00 |
| - Rate Enquiries | Cost $30.00 |
Rebates
Pensioners/Seniors
Eligible Pensioners or Seniors may qualify for a concession from Council Rates and the Emergency Services Levy. Please contact Council's Rates section on 9461 3296 for further information or to obtain an application form.
Inner City Residential Rate Relief Scheme
Purchasers of a new residential property within the area bounded by the Mitchell Freeway, Swan River, Victoria Avenue and Wellington Street may qualify for a rebate from Council rates for a period of three consecutive financial years. More information is available on the application form which can be downloaded here, or by contacting Council's Rates section on 9461 3296.