Rates Payment Arrangement Application Form

Completion and payment of this form does not indicate acceptance of an adhoc payment arrangement with Council. Proposed arrangements that are not acceptable are not eligible for a refund.

Application Fee: $50.00 fee is applicable for all payment arrangements.

Please note:

1. Penalty interest applies on all outstanding balances as determined by Local Government Financial Management Regulations adopted by Council. The financial year 2026/2027 interest rate is 7%. If your payment arrangement continues into the next financial year, interest rates may change in line with regulations. Penalty interest will continue to accrue daily and be applied to your outstanding balance during the term of your payment arrangement
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that correct payments are made on the agreed dates. Reminder notices will not be issued.
3. It is your responsibility to be aware of your outstanding rates balance. Statements will not be issued. You may contact us on (08) 9186 8555 to enquire about your outstanding balance.
4. Failure to adhere to your agreed arrangement will result in the City withdrawing from the arrangement and legal action commencing to recover any outstanding balance.

Payment arrangements are only valid for the current financial year. Where an outstanding balance remains at the end of the financial year, the City will review the arrangement and may allow for the arrangement to continue until all outstanding amounts have been paid. The review may recommend an increase or decrease to the regular repayments. Any alteration to an existing payment arrangement must be approved by the City.

All ad-hoc payment arrangements are approved at the discretion of the City. Proposals that do not pay the balance within a sufficient timeframe may be rejected.