Rates

How and when to pay your rates, how to receive your rate notices via email (eRates), more manageable ways to pay (SmartRates), and what to do if you are having difficulty paying your rates.

Find out the answers - Why don't rates go down in a falling property market? Will my property be re-valued this year? How many trailer passes do I get? How are my rates calculated?

Find out what council adopted in the 2024-25 budget, what projects are scheduled and what services the City provides its residents and businesses.

An update on the State Government’s rolling underground power program.

Find out why the ratepayers of Port Coogee pay Specified Area Rates (SAR) in addition to their normal rates.

Find out why the ratepayers of Shoreline pay Specified Area Rates (SAR) in addition to their normal rates.

If you have changed name, address or property ownership you must advise the City in writing within 21 days. Change your details via our online form.

Find out about the sale of land for unpaid rates and service charges.

Gain access to review your online eProperty account by submitting your request via this form.

Find out about rate rebates and deferments available to eligible pensioners and seniors.