Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates 2026/27

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY DIFFERENTIAL RATES

The City of Perth hereby gives notice of its intention to levy differential general rates for the financial year 2026/27, based on the predominant use for which the rateable land is held or used as follows:

LAND USE

Commercial
Cents per Dollar: 6.85000

Retail
Cents per Dollar: 6.95750

Hotel
Cents per Dollar: 7.10405

Office
Cents per Dollar: 5.75000

Residential
Cents per Dollar: 4.54500

Vacant Land
Cents per Dollar: 9.09000

Minimum Payment (Hotel, Retail and Residential)
Cents per Dollar: $850

Minimum Payment (Commercial and Office)
Cents per Dollar: $900

Minimum Payment (Vacant Land)
Cents per Dollar: $1,200

The proposed new rates are set at differential levels that provide, as far as is practically possible, a fair and equitable distribution of the rating effort to each category of land having regard to its demands on the City’s services.

A separate fee is charged for the collection of rubbish as per the approved schedule of fees and charges.

The Emergency Services Levy imposed by the State Government through the Department of Fire and Emergency Services will be raised on the Rate Notice and shown as a separate item.

A document describing the objects of and the reasons for each proposed rate and the minimum payment is available for inspection by electors and ratepayers at the City’s offices, Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, the City’s Library at 573 Hay St, Perth between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday and 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday and on the website.

Electors and ratepayers are invited to make submissions in respect of the proposed rates, the minimum payment and any related matter within 21 days from the date of this notice.

For further information please contact the City on 9461 3296 during working hours.

PAUL WHITE
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER