Rates
Goodbye paper bills, access your rates electronically
eRates
Ratepayers in the City of Greater Geraldton can now opt in to receive their rates invoice by email. Going paperless saves time, money and the environment!
To register, simply click on the following link and follow the steps: https://erateswa.com/greatergeraldton/
Remember:
-Make sure you have your rates assessment number which can be found on the top right corner of your rates notice.
-Your rates notice can only be sent to ONE email address. Not multiple.
What it means to be a ratepayer
Being a property owner in the City of Greater Geraldton requires the payment of rates each year. Your rates provide Council with the revenue needed to manage all the services and facilities which make the City a vibrant and attractive city to live in.
Each financial year – as our City needs change – a new budget is prepared to support the needs of the entire community.
Rates are issued by the City each financial year. Your rate notice will be sent to you in July following the budget adoption process.
Have your say on proposed rates
Each year, the City advertises and encourages feedback on its plans for the future. Ratepayers are encouraged to take the opportunity to comment on and plans for the future which may have implications on the rates imposed and services provided.
Rates 2022/2023
The 2022/2023 budget reflects the City's commitment to providing and maintaining City services and amenities which the community asks for, while continuing to deliver it's core business. This year has seen state rental valuations increase by 20%, which is a reflection of the bolstered property market with the City reducing the rate in the dollar to once again keep rate increases to all time lows, which is part of Council's ongoing commitment to the community. Aggregate rates will rise only 4.4% this financial year, and minimum payments will remain the same at $1027.
All rate accounts are calculated by multiplying the property’s Gross Rental Value (GRV), which is supplied by Landgate, by the rate in the dollar which is set by the City at the annual budget meeting.
Rate Categories
The City of Greater Geraldton has merged Residential and Non-Residential into one rating category for all GRV rated property. The 2022/2023 rating categories are:
RATING CATEGORIES 2022-23 |
RATE IN THE DOLLAR (CENTS) |
MINIMUM PAYMENTS PER ASSESSMENT |
CGG GRV |
12.9270 |
$1,027 |
CGG UV |
0.6770 |
$1,027 |
For further information, visit the Budget 2022-23 page.
Rates instalment dates
Instalment |
Issue Date |
Due Date |
First Instalment |
Monday July 18, 2022 |
Monday August 22, 2022 |
Second Instalment |
Wednesday September 28, 2022 |
Wednesday October 26,2022 |
Third Instalment |
Thursday December 01, 2022 |
Thursday December 29, 2022 |
Fourth Instalment |
Thursday February 02, 2023 |
Thursday March 02, 2023 |
Rates Brochures
Meeting the Challenge Budget 2022/23 flyer
Emergency Services Levy 2022/23
Cyclone Seroja Recovery Assistance
2022/2023 Firebreak Notice
Meeting the Challenge Mayor’s Statement
Further information
For more information contact the City's Rates Department on (08) 9956 6600 or email the City.