In accordance with Sections 6.33 & 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Council’s intention to continue levying differential rates for the 2022/2023 Financial Year, the City is required to publish its Objects and Reasons for implementing the differential rates categories.
The overall objective of the Rates and Charges in the 2022/2023 budget is to provide for the shortfall in income required to enable the City of Kalamunda to provide the necessary works and services in the 2022/2023 Financial Year after taking into account all non-rate sources of income. Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting on the 24th May 2022 set the parameters to initiate the Budget 2022/2023 process.
A minimum rate is applied to all differential rating categories within the City of Kalamunda. The setting of the minimum rate is in recognition that every property within the City receives some minimum level of benefit from services provided. By adopting a minimum rate, Council takes this benefit into consideration.
Landgate has more information on the different land valuation methods on their website.
Differences in minimum rates between the differential categories is due to the same factors as explained in each differential category below:
The valuations provided to the City for GRV properties are reviewed on a Tri-annual basis by Landgate. GRV values are reflective of the estimated rental yield per year of the property. Further information about the exact method of calculation and any objections to valuations will need to be directed to the Valuer Generals Office at Landgate.
The Industrial and Commercial GRV rate is levied on GRV valued properties where the predominant use of the land is for either Industrial or Commercial purposes.
The GRV Vacant rate is levied on all GRV valued land in the City where the property is considered vacant land.
The object of this rate is to promote the development of vacant land within the City’s district.
The valuations provided to the City for UV properties are reviewed on an annual basis by Landgate. UV Values are reflective of the estimated market value of the land assuming no improvements have been made (Houses, Sheds, fencing etc.) as determined by the Valuer General. Further information about the exact method of calculation and any objections to valuations will need to be directed to the Valuer Generals Office at Landgate.
A statement of the Objects and Reasons for the proposed rates and minimum payments are also available for inspection at the Administration Centre during normal office hours.Submissions by electors or ratepayers, in respect of the Intention to Levy Differential Rates can be submitted via the following methods:Online: provide comments via Engage.KalamundaEmail: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.auBy Post: Chief Executive Officer, City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda, 6926Submissions closed at 5pm on Sunday, 19 June 2022.
Once Council has considered the submissions, the Differential Rates and the 2022/2023 Budget (with or without modification) will be adopted by Council.
In accordance with Sections 6.33 & 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Council’s intention to continue levying differential rates for the 2021/2022 Financial Year, the City is required to publish its Objects and Reasons for implementing the differential rates categories.
The overall objective of the Rates and Charges in the 2021/2022 budget is to provide for the shortfall in income required to enable the City of Kalamunda to provide the necessary works and services in the 2021/2022 Financial Year after taking into account all non-rate sources of income. Council at a Special Council Meeting on the 25th May 2021 set the parameters to initiate the Budget 2021/22 process.
A minimum rate is applied to all differential rating categories within the City of Kalamunda. The setting of the minimum rate is in recognition that every property within the City receives some minimum level of benefit from services provided. By adopting a minimum rate, Council take this benefit into consideration.
Gross Rental Valuation Rating Categories
The GRV General rate applies to all GRV valued properties in the City with a predominant land use that does not fall within the categories of Commercial, Industrial or Vacant Land.
The object of this rate is to apply a base differential general rate to land zoned and used for purposes other than Commercial, Industrial or Vacant Land and to act as the City’s benchmark differential rate by which all other GRV rated properties are assessed. The reason for this rate is to ensure that all ratepayers make a reasonable contribution towards the ongoing maintenance and provision of works, services and facilities throughout the City. It is also lower than vacant land as the City is endeavouring to encourage landowners to develop vacant land.
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The object of this rate category is to apply a higher differential rate to raise additional revenue to offset the increased costs associated with service provision to these properties.
The reason for this rate is that a higher differential rate is required to meet the higher level of service costs associated with Commercial and Industrial properties and the localities within which they are situated. This would typically include costs associated with increased maintenance and renewal of assets and infrastructure required.
The object of this rate is to promote the development of vacant land within the City’s district. The reason for this rate is to impose a higher differential general rate on vacant land that acts as a disincentive to persons who are land banking and not actively developing vacant land.
The UV General rate applies to all UV valued properties in the City with a predominant land use that does not fall within the categories of Commercial or Industrial.
The object of this rate category is to impose a differential rate commensurate with the use of land and is the base rate by which all other UV rated properties are assessed. The reason for this rate is to ensure that all ratepayers on Unimproved Properties make a reasonable contribution towards the ongoing maintenance and provision of works, services and facilities throughout the City.
The UV Commercial rate is levied on UV valued properties where the predominant use of the land is for either Industrial or Commercial purposes.
The object of this rate category is to raise additional revenue to offset the costs involved in servicing properties within this rate category, which include but are not limited to major outlays for transport infrastructure maintenance and renewal/refurbishment and significant related costs of land use and environmental impacts.
A statement of the Objects and Reasons for the proposed rates and minimum payments are also available for inspection at the Administration Centre during normal office hours.Submissions by electors or ratepayers, in respect of the Intention to Levy Differential Rates can be submitted via the following methods:Online: provide comments via Engage.KalamundaEmail: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.auBy Post: Chief Executive Officer, City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda, 6926Submissions closed 5pm Monday 22 June 2020.
Once Council has considered the submissions, the Differential Rates and the 2018/2019 Budget (with or without modification) will be adopted by Council.
In accordance with Sections 6.33 & 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Council’s intention to continue levying differential rates for the 2020/2021 Financial Year, the City is required to publish its Objects and Reasons for implementing the differential rates categories.
The overall objective of the Rates and Charges in the 2020/2021 budget is to provide for the shortfall in income required to enable the City of Kalamunda to provide the necessary works and services in the 2020/2021 Financial Year after taking into account all non-rate sources of income. Council at a Special Council Meeting on the 7th of April 2020 set the parameters to initiate the Budget 2020/21 process. One of the parameters was to have a zero increase in overall Rate revenue. This approach taken to create Budget 2020/21 is consistent with instructions received from the State Government Department, the Premier and the Minister for Local Government.
To achieve a zero increase in Rate revenue, the rate in the dollar was amended accordingly.
The valuations provided to the City for GRV properties are reviewed on a Tri-annual basis by Landgate, with 2020 being effective from 01 July 2020. GRV values are reflective of the estimated rental yield per year of the property. Further information about the exact method of calculation and any objections to valuations will need to be directed to the Valuer Generals Office at Landgate.
GRV GeneralThe GRV General rate applies to all GRV valued properties in the City with a predominant land use that does not fall within the categories of Commercial, Industrial or Vacant Land.The City of Kalamunda’s General rate is historically lower than many of our immediate neighbours and a number of other metropolitan Local Governments. The GRV General rate is the lowest of the City’s GRV differentials and this rate serves as a benchmark differential rate by which all other GRV rated properties are assessed. The proposed rate in the dollar for this category is 0.069352 with a minimum rate of $882.00 and will apply to approximately 21,676 or 93.4% of the City’s rateable properties.
The valuations provided to the City for UV properties are reviewed on an annual basis by Landgate. UV Values are reflective of the estimated market value of the land assuming no improvements have been made (Houses, Sheds, Fencing etc) as determined by the Valuer General. Further information about the exact method of calculation and any objections to valuations will need to be directed to the Valuer Generals Office at Landgate.
In accordance with Sections 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Council’s intention to continue levying differential rates for the 2019/2020 Financial Year, the City is required to publish its Objects and Reasons for implementing the differential rates categories.
The overall objective of the Rates and Charges in the 2019/2020 budget is to provide for the shortfall in income required to enable the City of Kalamunda to provide the necessary works and services in the 2019/2020 Financial Year after taking into account all non-rate sources of income. The proposed differential rates reflect a 2% increase in overall rates revenue, with a portion of this increase being derived from growth with new properties being developed and established within the City. This increase is the lowest possible amount while still ensuring the City maintains sound financial management practices.
A minimum rate is applied to all differential rating categories within the City of Kalamunda. The setting of the minimum rate is in recognition that every property within the City receives some minimum level of benefit from services provided. By adopting a minimum rate, Council take this benefit into consideration. Differences in minimum rates between the differential categories is due to the same factors as explained in each differential category below.
Details of the proposed Minimum Rates and Rate in the Dollar for each rating category are as follows:
A statement of the Objects and Reasons for the proposed rates and minimum payments are also available for inspection at the Administration Centre during normal office hours or from any City of Kalamunda Library.
Submissions by electors or ratepayers, in respect of the Intention to Levy Differential Rates can be submitted via the following methods:Online: via engage.kalamunda.wa.gov.auEmail: enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.auBy Post: Chief Executive Officer, City of Kalamunda, PO Box 42, Kalamunda, 6926Submissions closed 5pm Monday 17 June 2019.Once Council has considered the submissions, the Differential Rates and the 2019/2020 Budget (with or without modification) will be adopted by Council.
More information on the different valuation methods can be found on the Valuer Generals website at
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