Understanding your rates
Find out how to read your rates notice and about interim rates
Understanding your rates notice
1. How are your rates calculated?
This is your rates levy, which is calculated by multiplying the rate in the dollar by the valuation (GRV set by the Valuer General at Landgate).
2. Domestic Rubbish charge
Pays for your:
Weekly general waste and fortnightly recycling bins collection
One waste verge collection
Two green waste verge collections
One booked mattress collection
Four (4) tip passes
3. Pool Inspection fee
This covers the cost of regular safety compliance inspections.
4. Emergency Services Levy
This is a State Government charge, shown on all Council rate notices. ESL money levied is paid to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
5. Your total rates, fees and charges outstanding
6. Your property assessment number
Required for when you register for e-Rates online.
7. This is your Gross Rental Value (GRV) as set by Landgate
8. This is your recycling area.