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General information about rates

Will the City contact me if I make a submission about the Differential Rates when they are advertised?What does it mean if the City has a net funding shortfall in its Operational and Capital budget which must be made up from rates?What can make rates go up?Why don't rates go down when there is a drop in the property market?Can I receive my rates notices by email?What services do my rates pay for?How many road side verge collections do I get throughout the year?When will I receive my rates notice?Why do I have to pay rates as I don’t use any of the facilities?Can I get a refund on my waste charge if I am going away or don't use it?What other charges are included in my rates?What if my circumstances change?Will my property be re-valued this year?How do I calculate my rates?Why is there a minimum payment?How are the valuations on which rates are based determined?What can I do if I think the valuation of my property is incorrect?

Concessions, rebates and deferments

Is my property eligible for a rates concession?I am a pensioner, can I get a rebate on my rate account?How much is the 2024-2025 pension rebate for my rates?

Payment options and instalment plans

What payment options do you offer?I can’t afford to pay my rates, what can I do?How can the City help pensioners to pay their Rates?

Trailer passes

Am I entitled to trailer passes?Can I get additional trailer passes?Why do commercial and industrial properties not receive trailer passes?I have a vacant block of land. Why do I not receive trailer passes?

Feedback and complaints

If I am not happy with my rates, what can I do?Is it better to put my grievance in writing and will I get a written reply? Who do I send it to?Can I arrange a meeting with the Mayor?Can I go to a Council meeting and ask why the rates have increased?

Objects and reasons for implementing differential rate categories

In accordance with Sections 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 and Council’s intention to continue levying differential rates and minimum payments for the 2025-26 financial year, the City is required to publish its Objects and Reasons for implementing the differential rate categories. This document below describes the objects of and reasons for each proposed differential rate and minimum payment.

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

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8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.