In the Gross Rental Value (GRV) areas of the City
Under the Local Government Act 1995 the City can impose differential rates on certain categories of properties. The categories are split into:
- GRV Residential Improved
- GRV Vacant Land
- GRV Business Improved
GRV Residential Improved Land - The proposed rate in the dollar for this GRV differential has been increased by 3.9%
GRV Vacant Land - The proposed rate in the dollar for this GRV differential has been increased by 3.9%. The rate in the dollar is higher than residential improved land in an effort to promote the development of all properties to their full potential, thereby stimulating economic growth and development in all areas of the community.
GRV Business Improved Land - The proposed rate in the dollar for this GRV differential has been increased by 3.9%. It is different to the residential land rate to recognise the higher demand on the City’s infrastructure and services occasioned by matters such as:
• The City’s Economic Development function which is largely to provide support for the industrial and commercial community;
• The improvements to the upgrade of and renewal of the street network in the CBD; including improvements to street lighting systems;
• Increased maintenance and operational costs in and around shopping precincts including verge mowing, litter removal, street trees and weed control spraying;
• Increased maintenance and operational costs in industrial areas, particularly related to drainage.
In the Unimproved Value (UV) areas of the City
The proposed rate in the dollar has been set to ensure that the proportion of total rate revenue derived from unimproved valued (UV) land remains consistent with previous years.
Details of the rates and minimum payments to apply are as follows:
| Rate groups | Rate in Dollar (cents) | Minimum payment ($) | Number of Rateable Properties | Total Rates Levied ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Value Area | ||||
| Differential Rates | ||||
| Vacant Land | 15.1463 | 1,221 | 2,664 | 5,136,360 |
| Residential Improved | 9.7708 | 1,409 | 36,716 | 68,512,839 |
| Business Improved | 10,1961 | 1,639 | 1,158 | 12,678,392 |
| Unimproved Value Area | ||||
| General Rate | 0.4940 | 1,687 | 139 | 721,893 |
| TOTALS | 40,677 | 87,049,484 | ||
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Should you have any questions or queries specifically regarding your Gross Rental Value or Unimproved Value, please go to the Landgate website www.landgate.wa.gov.au or contact them direct on (08) 9273 7373.
Specified Area Rates (SAR)
Some areas pay a SAR to cover the cost of additional services in that location.
1. Townscape Amenity Service
The purpose of the Townscape Amenity Services SAR, is to enhance the amenity level of specified areas through increased service levels in programs such as litter control, verge and streetscape maintenance, verge mowing, etc.
The Townscape Amenity Service is focused on four business/commercial areas within the City, namely:
- Specified Area Rate A – Armadale Town Centre
- Specified Area Rate B – Kelmscott Town Centre
- Specified Area Rate C – Kelmscott Industrial Area
- Specified Area Rate D – South Armadale Industrial Area
Details of the Townscape Amenity Services SARs to apply are:
| Area | Rate in dollar (cents) | Number of Properties | Total SAR Levied ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR A | 0.446000 | 89 | 131,500 |
| SAR B | 0.901100 | 80 | 74,400 |
| SAR C | 0.277800 | 348 | 21,800 |
| SAR D | 0.358200 | 142 | 24,900 |
| TOTAL | 659 | 252,600 |
2. Residential Amenity Service
The purpose of the Residential Amenity Services SAR is to maintain and enhance the public open space provided in the newer residential estates to a standard higher than that which occurs in public open space, throughout the remainder of the City. These include maintenance of irrigation systems, garden beds and park lighting.
The Residential Amenity Services SAR is focused on the new residential areas of:
- Specified Area Rate F - Piara Waters/Harrisdale
- Specified Area Rate G - Champion Lakes
Details of the Residential Amenity Services SARs to apply are:
| Area | Rate in Dollar (cents) | Number of Properties | Total SAR Levied ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR F | 0.277800 | 4,992 | 332,000 |
| SAR G | 0.235600 | 332 | 14,500 |
| Total | 5,324 | 346,500 |
A Residential Rates Concession has been implemented in accordance with Section 6.47 of the Local Government Act 1995 by the City of Armadale for 2024/2025. This concession is provided to properties in a Business Improved zoned area but used for residential purposes in a like manner to properties in residential areas.
