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Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given of the intention of the City of Cockburn to adopt the following rates in the dollar and minimum payments for each rating category in the 2023-24 financial year.

Rate Category
 		Rate in $ 
 		Min payment $
Differential rates
Residential Improved (GRV) 7.828c
 $1,485
Vacant Land (GRV)
 9.531c
 		$780
Commercial & Industrial Improved (GRV)
 		8.750c $863
Commercial Caravan Park (GRV)
 8.307c $863
Rural General Improved (UV)
 0.294c
 $1,051
Rural Vacant Land (UV)
 0.453c
 $1,051


View the Statement of

Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given of the intention of the City of Cockburn to adopt the following rates in the dollar and minimum payments for each rating category in the 2023-24 financial year.

Rate Category
Rate in $ 
Min payment $
Differential rates
Residential Improved (GRV)7.828c
$1,485
Vacant Land (GRV)
9.531c
$780
Commercial & Industrial Improved (GRV)
8.750c$863
Commercial Caravan Park (GRV)
8.307c$863
Rural General Improved (UV)
0.294c
$1,051
Rural Vacant Land (UV)
0.453c
$1,051


View the Statement of Objects and Reasons in the Document Library or in person at the City of Cockburn Administration Building (9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood). 

How to make a submission

Closes 4pm Tuesday 13 June 2023
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Submissions
Complete the form below or
Post to Chief Executive Officer, City of Cockburn, PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake WA 6965

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Contact the City of Cockburn at 08 9411 3444 or [email protected]


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  • Project Update - July 2023

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    The City advertised its intention to levy differential rates for 21 days between May and June 2023, as mandated by the Local Government Act 1995.

    In accordance with the legislation, advertising included a notice in local and state newspapers and on City websites. The Comment on Cockburn page received 341 visitors and 68 people responded by making a submission.

    The City compiled these submissions and presented them in a report, alongside other information, for Council’s consideration at the June Special Council Meeting.

    Council has adopted differential rates

    Council adopted the proposed budget with a 4.5 per cent increase to residential rates, which is slightly lower than the proposed 5 per cent increase that remains for all other rating categories.

    The 2023-24 rates increase is below current Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. This continues Council’s financial strategy of low rate increases through cost control and other effective fiscal management strategies, underpinning the City’s strategic objective to provide value for money for the City’s ratepayers.

    To help alleviate costs for individuals and businesses, the City will eliminate interest charges on all payment plans, including instalments, SmartRates, and other customised plans. The administration fee for ratepayers who receive their notices by mail, will also be removed.

    More information

    To read the report and meeting minutes, visit the Agenda and Minutes section of the City of Cockburn website. For more information, please contact the City’s Rates and Revenue Team on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].