Monday, 15 July 2024

Rate notices arriving soon in the City of Subiaco

Residents will start receiving their rate notices by email or post from Thursday 25 July 2024.

If you've signed up for eRates, you'll receive an email, and hard copy notices will follow via regular postal service.

This year, the rate increase in the City of Subiaco has been kept to a low 1.9 per cent. The minimum rate remains the same at $1190.

There have been unavoidable increases in waste charges and the Emergency Services Levy (ESL), which local governments are required to collect on behalf of the State Government. This is due to State Government fees and increases in the cost of waste transport, processing and infrastructure.

As a result, waste service fees will increase by $51 per standard residential service, from $340 to $391, and the ESL will increase by 4.6 per cent.

To help you understand your rate notice when you receive it, we’ve put together some FAQs.

What do rates do?
Each year, homeowners pay rate services on their properties. Rates help create a sustainable and prosperous City with high quality services and amenities, creating a stronger local economy and community.

Where can I get more information about rate calculations? 
Read the 2024-25 Budget Brochure on the City’s website.

Why has my waste service charge increased? 
This is due to the State Government's landfill charge and increases in waste transport, processing and infrastructure costs, and equates to a rise of $51 per standard residential service, from $340 to $391.

Why has my Emergency Services Levy increased?
The State Government Emergency Services Levy, which the City is required to collect, has increased by 5 per cent this year. This annual charge is paid by all property owners in Western Australia for the delivery of fire and emergency services across the state.

How can I pay my rates?
The City of Subiaco has a few different options to help you pay your rates in a convenient way for you, including online, over the phone, in person, or by post.

Whichever option you choose, please have your rates notice handy. Your individual payment reference number is located on the bottom right-hand portion.

Visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/rates for further details and to see which option best suits you.

I’m a pensioner or senior card holder. Can I apply for a rebate?
You may be eligible to apply for a rebate on your rates. Visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/rates to learn more.

Can I receive my rates notice by email?
If you’d prefer to receive next year’s rates notice by email instead of through the post, register at www.erateswa.com/Subiaco.
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