Your Rates Notice Explained

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Your rates notice explained

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Your Rates Notice Explained
The Capital Improved Value (CIV) represents the
market value of your property. This includes land
Site Value (SV) This is the (SV), buildings, improvements etc. This value is
value of the land only. used to calculate your rates

Garbage Charge is
your contribution
towards kerbside
collections and landfill

The Australian
Valuation Property
Classification Code
Fire Services Levy - is used to categorise
Council collects this levy your property
on behalf of the State for valuation and
Government. The whole Fire Service Levy
amount collected is purposes

transferred to the State
Revenue Office

This is the Rate
in the $ used to
calculate your rates

The rate multiplied
by your CIV equals
your total rates
charged

If you choose to pay
These are your by instalment, this
payment method is the amount to be
options. If you paid and the due
are signed up for date

eNotices you also
have Direct Debit
options. If you choose to pay
in full, this is the
amount to be paid
and the due date

Reference number to sign up to
eNotices and receive your notice
via email and have the option of
paying your rates by Direct Debit

basscoast.vic.gov.au
Your Council Rates Explained
Components of your annual Council Rates Notice
How general rates Fire Services
and charges are Garbage Charges Property Levy Your Rates Notice
calculated
The rates revenue we The garbage charge covers The Fire Services Your notice may be
collect is used for the the costs to provide the Property Levy money more or less than you
purpose of maintaining waste management service. collected by Council is expected because the
our infrastructure This includes kerbside passed on to the State rate cap applies to the
network and providing waste collection, recycling, Government to fund average rates paid by
necessary community public place waste service the fire agencies. This all properties, not your
services and facilities. and Council transfer charge is set by the State individual property

This includes local roads, stations and landfill sites. Government and
Council facilities and Hard rubbish collection is is not subject to the
open spaces such as not included and available rates cap

parks and gardens. for an additional fee

How general rates and charges are calculated
Market value of
Council rates Combined value of all “The rate in
your property Your general rates
(capped at 1.75%) rateable properties the dollar”
(for example)
$976.66
$53 million $25.5 billion 0.002078 $470,000
Council does not get more money if your property valuation increases
All properties are revalued annually by the Valuer General Victoria (VGV). If the value of your property
increased by a greater percentage than others in your municipality, you pay a larger percentage of the
combined general rates total

If the value of your property increased by a lesser percentage than others in your municipality,
you pay a smaller percentage of the combined general rates total

Council’s total annual rate revenue increase is restricted by the State Government rate cap,
which is 1.75% for 2022/23. To object to your valuation visit ratingvaluationobjections.vic.gov.au
Financial Hardship:
If you are experiencing financial hardship Council may be able to provide you with assistance if your Bass
Coast property is your principal place of residence. Refer to our website for more information
on financial hardship and other flexible payment options by visiting www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

Rates cap. Your notice may be more or less than you expected because the rate cap applies to the average rates paid by all properties, not your individual property. How general rates and …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rates and charges notice?

Your annual Rates and Charges Notice covers the period of 1st July until 30th June of the current financial year. This area of your Rates and Charges Notice shows all owners listed against the account and the current postal address. If your postal address needs updating, please submit a Change of Postal Address application form to Council.

When will i receive my 2022 rates notice?

Home, land or business owners in the City of Wanneroo will receive an annual Rates Notice by post in the week beginning 1 August 2022. It’s a lot to digest, so we’ve created a 1-page guide with all you need to understand your Rates Notice. Click below to download the guide.

When are notices sent and how are they used?

Notices, sent between August and September, are presently paid in a lump sum about February 15 or in instalments in October, November, February and May. The bill sent this financial year use valuations from January 1 last year. Councils revalue properties in their municipality every two years. HOW RATES ARE CALCULATED?

When will my notices be paid?

Notices, sent between August and September, are presently paid in a lump sum about February 15 or in instalments in October, November, February and May. The bill sent this financial year use valuations from January 1 last year.