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Financial Hardship

The Town of Claremont Financial Hardship Policy LG 532 enables ratepayers that meet the eligibility criteria to enter into payment arrangement options.

Applications for arrangements based on financial hardship, once approved, will accrue 0% interest during the period of the payment arrangement.  Financial hardship occurs where a person is unable to pay rates without affecting their ability to meet their basic living needs, or the basis living needs of their dependants. It is a reasonable community expectation, that those with capacity to pay their rates, do so.
 
If you are suffering financial hardship, please complete the Financial Hardship form and statutory declaration below.

An application cannot be assessed unless:

  • The form is completed in full
  • Sufficient detail and supporting documents are provided to enable a fair assessment
  • A statutory declaration is provided stating that the application is true and correct
Financial Hardship Application

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Payment arrangements 

If a ratepayer does not meet the criteria set out in the financial hardship policy, an application for a payment arrangement can be made. An approved payment arrangement will, as a general rule, require the debt to be paid in full by 30 June and will be subject to an interest rate of 5.5% per annum for rates or 11% for other debts, over the period of the payment arrangement. There is also a $56.00 rates payment plan fee. To apply for a payment arrangement, please complete the Application for Payment Arrangement form below. A statutory declaration is not required.
 
If you are experiencing difficulties in paying by the due date or require further assistance or guidance, please contact the Town.
Approved payment arrangements are facilitated in accordance with section 6.49 of the Local Government Act 1995.

 

Application for Payment Plan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Council rates are a levy based upon gross rental property values, which pay for a large proportion of the cost of the facilities and services provided by the Council. Facilities include the library, pool, golf course, roads, footpaths, refuse collection, street lighting, parks and reserves.

Rates are the responsibility of the current owner of a property.

If you have made an over payment on your rates and wish to apply for a refund, please complete the Rates Refund form found here.

To calculate general rates the Gross Rental Value (GRV) of a property is multiplied by the rate in the dollar which is set by Council (see below). The GRV is the yearly income the property would be expected to generate if rented. The GRV is determined by the Valuer General’s Office and updated every three years.  


Rates calculation example:

Fair weekly rental value of $700
x 52 to obtain the annual Gross Rental Value = $36,400
x 6.1486 cents rate in the dollar = $2,238.09 annual general rates amount

When Council sets the Annual Budget each year, it must set a “rate in the dollar”. The figure is determined by firstly estimating the organisation’s expenditure for the year, less any non-rate able income. The balance is the total amount required to “balance the budget”. The total is then divided by the total of all property valuations, producing the rate in the dollar. The amount of the rate chargeable to each individual property is then calculated by applying the rate in the dollar to each individual property’s valuation (that is, its Gross Rental Value or GRV).   
FINANCIAL YEAR AND RATES 2024-25 2023-24  2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20
RATE IN THE DOLLAR - RESIDENTIAL 6.1486c 5.8281c 6.8652c  6.633c 6.6c 6.4144c
RATE IN THE DOLLAR - COMMERCIAL 7.5687c 7.1741c        
MINIMUM $1,499.16 $1,421 $1,360 $1,314 $1,314 $1,314
SPECIFIED AREA RATE 0.2441611c 0.1831208C 0.1238798c 0.061373c 0.00c 0.26c

A property owner may lodge an objection against the valuation of a property within 60 days of the date of issue of a rates notice. For more information visit Landgate objection or alternatively call Landgate on (08) 9273 7373.

When a ratepayer disposes of rateable land, they are required to notify the Town in writing within 21 days. Changes of contact details including postal address are the responsibility of the owner/s and must be advised in writing ([email protected]).

 

 

Pensioners and Seniors who own and occupy property on 1 July 2024 may be entitled to claim a rebate (subject to an assessment by the Office of State Revenue). Rebates to Pensioners and Seniors under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 are funded by the Government of Western Australia. All amounts owing must be paid by 30 June 2025 in order to claim a rebate.

Pensioners – A rebate of up to 50% of the current year rates and ESL. This is capped at a maximum of $750.00, which is set by the State Government. If eligible, pensioners may defer payment of their rates and ESL.

Seniors – A rebate of up to 25% of the current year rates and ESL. This is capped at a

maximum of $100.00, which is set by the State Government.

Application can be made via the Water Corporation online at watercorporation.com.au who will then forward a copy to the Town.

Pro-rata rebates may be available from the date of registration to Pensioners and Seniors who become eligible after 1 July of the rating year.

If your circumstances change (particularly with respect to your ownership or occupation of the property, or your eligibility as a Senior or Pensioner), you must notify the Town and the

Water Corporation

Further information is available from the State Government website here.

Under Building Regulation 2012, private swimming pool containing water more than 300mm deep are inspected every four years. A fixed annual charge of $78 is charged to cover the cost of the inspection.  

For information on how and when to pay your rates, please refer to your rates notice or pay online.

An SAR is a boundary-oriented levy implemented by a local government to raise funds for specific works, services or facilities directly benefitting a ratepayer within that boundary. Council has resolved to re-introduced the SAR in a steeped roll-out over the next three years of the project as detailed in the table below:
 

2021-22 A continuation of the Town's $120,000 contribution
+ $30,000 from Specified Area Rate
+ $90,000 from reserves
Total: $240,000
2022-23 A continuation of the Town's $120,000 contribution
+ $60,000 from Specified Area Rate
+ $60,000 from reserves
Total: $240,000
2023-24

A continuation of the Town's $120,000 contribution
+ $90,000 from Specified Area Rate
+ $30,000 from reserves

 

Total: $240,000

The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) is a State Government charge applicable to all land in WA and is invoiced and collected by local governments on behalf of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). The ESL provides most of the funding required for the emergency services provided by the DFES, and for local government Bushfire Brigades and SES Units. The amount of ESL to be collected and the applicable rates and charging parameters are declared annually by the Minister for Emergency Services. For more information, please refer to the DFES website, www.dfes.wa.gov.au/esl.

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