City of Stirling Budget Newsletter 2023

Landgate valuations WA’s land information authority Landgate – who is responsible for the valuation of all properties in Western Australia under the Valuation of Land Act 1978 – provides the City with updated valuations every three years. 2023 being a re-valuation year, it is really important for us here at the City that we are as open and transparent as

possible, providing ratepayers with the information they need to plan for the future. This includes understanding that there are elements in the calculation of rates charges that are outside of the City’s control, such as the independently set value of your property. Council remains committed to keeping rates as low as possible given the

substantial cost of living pressures, housing affordability issues and inflation in the current market. One of the primary drivers of reducing the rate increase this year from 3.75% to 3.24% has been to do what we can to offset some of the impact the increases in GRV’s that flow from this three year revaluation will have on rates charges.

Win $500 Karrinyup Shopping Centre voucher! Whether you sign up to use it

• Set up direct debits • Review your transactional history • Sign up for eRates • View your contact information • Review charges • View your development applications. For more information and competition terms and conditions, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/your-city/rates

for our community, and as part of this commitment, we have launched an online portal for our rates customers. The City’s Rates Portal offers many self-service benefits including: • View current and previous years rates notices • Pay your rates

today, or have used it for a while, anyone that signs up or uses the Rates Portal before 30 June 2024 will go into the draw to win a $500 Karrinyup Shopping Centre voucher. The City is committed to creating a better and more efficient rates process

Ways to pay your rates Take the hassle out of paying your rates with the City’s direct debit (rates smoothing) options. Direct debit is a convenient way to pay and manage your rates bill by giving you the flexibility to pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Payments can be made from 25 August 2023 to 14 June 2024, with no additional fees incurred when electing to pay by rates smoothing. With direct debits, you won’t have to remember to pay your rates before the due date. A breakdown of the rates smoothing payment options is included on this year’s rates notice. The City also offers an online direct debit option that enables you to pay your rates in full, in two or four instalments. If you elect to pay by instalments, reminder notices will be issued prior to each instalment due date. You can also elect to pay by special arrangement suitable for your circumstances. For more information, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/PayYourRates

Switch to paperless billing and keep our City liveable and sustainable. Get your bills delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for eRates at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/eRates

Make the switch to direct debit (rates smoothing) 0 per cent interest. Sign up for direct debit at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/PayYourRates

Use Centrepay to make regular deductions from your Centrelink Payment. Centrepay is a voluntary and easy payment option available to Centrelink customers.

The City can set up your deductions for you and you can start, change or stop using Centrepay whenever you like. Contact our Rates Team on (08) 9205 8555 for more information.

Open your camera app and scan the QR code to find out more about how your rates will be used to improve our community.