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.
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.
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, 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.
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 6.36 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 www.landgate.wa.gov.au
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