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Budget & Rates
What’s Inside
The City's Response to COVID-19 Rate Payment Options Waste Charge
2020/2021 Budget Overview A Smarter Way to Pay Other Rates and Charges
Understanding your Rate Notice Pensioners and Seniors Information
Rating Information Rebate Information Useful Contacts
The City’s response
to COVID-19
A few months ago, our freedom and access to the things we took for granted was turned
upside down, as the full impacts of the Global Pandemic Emergency was realised. In a whole
of government response, the City has played its part to support the vulnerable sections of the
community, providing much needed food and community resources assistance, providing
financial relief and preparing for the worst.
The Council has adopted a range of financial and policy • Waiving other fees and charges, estimated at around
responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic, which includes: $130,000, including Tourism Centre membership for
businesses, Food Premises Inspection fees, Library
• Immediately allocating $600,000 in March to fund
Charges and Sporting Club facility hire charges;
the City’s obligations in the Response and Recovery
phases; • Bringing forward and accelerating a number of key
building projects provisioned in the budget at around
• Establishing a $3.65M COVID-19 Response and
$8M; and
Recovery Reserve, through savings identified in the
2019/20 budget; • Securing $980,000 in Federal Government stimulus
grant funding.
• Establishing the 2020/2021 budget based on a rates
freeze, including a COVID-19 Rates Concession of Fortunately, the Government responses were enough
$1.87M to ensure that no ratepayer receives a rates to stem the spread of COVID-19 in WA, and we are now
increase over and above the rates they paid last year*; working closely with the State Recovery Coordinator
• Adopting the Rates Assistance & Financial Hardship to open up our local economy faster, reconnect our
policy and A Smarter Way to Pay policy; community and safely get more people back working.
• Granting a waiver on certain fees and charges;
*If development has occurred on a property, an
• Freezing of waste collection and disposal charge. increase in rates will apply, reflective of the increased
value added from the development
Anything Please advise the City within 21 days after the sale or
disposal of land/property, change of name or address,
changed? or appointing a managing agent.
If you have a change of address notify the City promptly in writing to
ensure we have the correct address for the service of notices.
Forms are now available via the City’s website, Administration
Centre or email info@armadale.wa.gov.au with the details and
supporting information.
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2020/2021
Budget Overview
The budget for the Financial Year Ending June 2021 (FY21) has been developed in response to the
COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency. The budget supports local residents and businesses by committing
to a freeze in rate revenue, and also provides economic stimulus through the provision of key projects
brought forward.
The City’s operating revenue, including rates is As a result of the City’s approach, 20,879 ratepayers
budgeted to be around $102M. Of this amount, will receive a decrease in rates, and a COVID-19
$81.7M is allocated to services, $5.2M to loan and Rates Concession will apply to 16,311 ratepayers to
lease repayments, $15.1M to capital works and projects. effectively freeze their rates. This has been necessary
due to the application of the General GRV property
The City supplements its operating revenue with other
revaluation and is possible through the savings made
sources of funds and is planning to deliver a capital
in the 2019/2020 budget and transfer of $3.6M to the
works program worth $49.6M. This includes $1.65M for
COVID-19 Response and Recovery Reserve.
a new fire station for the Bedfordale Volunteer Bushfire
Brigade, $4M for the renewal of the Roleystone
Theatre, $1.56M to improve Forrestdale Sporting
For further details on the City’s budget,
facilities and $2.34M on the Creyk Park Pavilion.
visit armadale.wa.gov.au
The most notable features of this year’s budget are a
freeze in the City’s rate revenue, and the application of
a $1.87M COVID-19 Rates Concession, to ensure that *If development has occurred on a property, an
no ratepayer receives a rates increase over and above increase in rates will apply, reflective of the increased
value added from the development
the rates they paid last year*.
" The budget supports local residents and businesses
by committing to a freeze in rate revenue, and also
provides economic stimulus... "
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Understanding your
Rate Notice
EXAMPLE ONLY
RATE NOTICE TAX INVOICE
7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale Rate Enquiries EMAIL
Western Australia 6112 (08) 9394 5788 info@armadale.wa.gov.au
OFFICE HOURS
Locked Bag No 2, Armadale General Enquiries
8.15am to 4.45pm Monday to Friday
Western Australia 6992 (08) 9394 5000
JOANNE ABBISS
www.armadale.wa.gov.au Waste Enquiries CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(08) 9394 5124 Facsimile
ABN: 79 863 269 538
(08) 9394 5184
ASSESSMENT
NUMBER 1234 6
053
Should the
name or DUE DATE 9 October 2020
address J A Smith & A B Smith
shown be 123 Street Name
incorrect, Financial Year: 01/07/2020 to 30/06/2021
please advise SUBURB WA 6112 Issue Date: 4 September 2020
council in
writing Valuation: $15,580 – GRV 7
Minimum Payment: $1,179.00
Ward: Ward Name
PROPERTY ADDRESS: RECYCLING AREA Lot/Location No:
2 ESL Usage: Residential 8
123 Street Name SUBURB WA 6112 ESL CATEGORY 1 ESL Valuation: 15,580
DETAILS RATE IN $ OR CHARGE PER SERVICE CURRENT BAL/FWD TOTAL 1
GRV - Residential Improved 10.3323 $1,609.77 $0.00 $1,609.77
Domestic Rubbish 384.0000 $384.00 $0.00 $384.00 2
Pool Inspection Levy 33.7500 $33.75 $0.00 $33.75
Emergency Services Levy 1.4839 $231.19 $0.00 $231.19
3
$2,258.71 4
GST* Local Govt Charge $2,258.71, GST $0.00 TOTAL DUE $2,258.71 5
1 How are your rates calculated? 3 Pool Inspection fee
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calculated by multiplying the rate in the dollar by the inspections.
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Pays for your: 6 Your property assessment number
• Weekly general waste and fortnightly recycling Required for when you register for e-Rates online
PAYMENT METHODS
Please retain the top portion of this
notice for your records, as NO Receipt (refer to page 8 for e-Rates information)
bins collection will be issued for payments.
• One waste verge collection
Pay in Person at any Post Office 7 This is your Gross Rental Value (GRV) as
• Two green waste
Credit Cardverge
Phone 13 collections
18 16 (MasterCard or Visa) Biller Code:
Visit postbillpay.com.au minimum payment $90 set by Landgate
Ref:
• One booked mattress collection Telephone & Internet Banking – BPAY®
Contact your bank or financial institution to make this payment
• Four (4) tip passes from your cheque, savings, debit, credit card or transaction
Scan & Pay with iPhone, iPad or Android Device 8 This is your recycling area
account. More info: www.bpay.com.au
Download the AusPost app, select ‘Pay your bill’, scan
Pay In Person
the barcode and enter your payment details.
*internet connection required. Present this Notice INTACT to the cashier at the City of Armadale.
Monday – Friday 8.15 am – 4.45 pm. Cash, Cheque or EFTPOS
Pay Online [Debit or Credit Cards (MasterCard or Visa)]
Visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au and follow the links to pay with
MasterCard or Visa, minimum payment $50 Pay By Mail
4 City Views: Budget & Rates Post to City of Armadale, Locked Bag No. 2, Armadale 6992.
Pay By Direct Debit
Pay your account automatically weekly, fortnightly or monthly from your, Complete the details on the payment advice on the reverse side of this notice
cheque or savings account. Call (08) 9394 5164 for more information. and insert together with cheque into envelope.
Rating
Information
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 – The rate in the dollar and
minimum rate is set to ensure the total rate revenue raised
by the City is the same rate revenue it would have yielded
utilising the previous valuations and previous rate in the
dollar and minimum rate. This means a freeze in rate
Council Rates - revenue for the year.
COVID-19 CONCESSION GRV Vacant Land – The rate in the dollar and minimum
rate is set to ensure the total rate revenue raised by the
To minimise the economic and social impacts on our
City is the same rate revenue it would have yielded utilising
community, the City of Armadale is freezing rate revenue for
the previous valuations and previous rate in the dollar.
the 2020/2021 budget, meaning no rate payer will pay more
This means a freeze in rate revenue for the year. The rate
than last year*.
in the dollar is higher than residential improved land in an
During the Pandemic, the City reduced its budgets on non- effort to promote the development of all properties to their
essential activities and services, and set aside $3.6M in a full potential, thereby stimulating economic growth and
reserve specifically established for the purpose of pandemic development in all areas of the community.
response and recovery. These funds are proposed to be used
(in part) to deliver on the commitment to freeze rates. GRV Business Improved – The rate in the dollar and
minimum rate is set to ensure the total rate revenue raised
This has been a challenge for the Council, particularly due by the City is the same rate revenue it would have yielded
to the general revaluation of properties by Landgate, which utilising the previous valuations and previous rate in the
reapportions values between properties within a Local dollar. This means a freeze in rate revenue for the year.
Government district. In a revaluation year, valuations change It is different to the residential land rate to recognise the
variably and some ratepayers experience an increase in higher demand on the City’s infrastructure and services
valuations, whilst others experience a decrease. occasioned by matters such as:
This has prompted the Council to: • The City’s Economic Development function which
• Apply the general revaluation, resulting in a decrease in is largely to provide support for the industrial and
rates for 20,879 ratepayers; commercial community;
• Apply a COVID-19 Rates Concession, to ensure those • The improvements to the upgrade of and renewal of the
16,311 ratepayers who would ordinarily experience a rate street network in the CBD;
increase to have their rates frozen; • Increased maintenance and operational costs in and
• Utilise $1.87M from the Pandemic Response and Recovery around shopping precincts including verge mowing,
reserve to fund the COVID-19 Rates Concession; and litter removal, street trees and weed control spraying;
• Freeze the waste collection and disposal charge. • Increased maintenance and operational costs in
*If development has occurred on a property, an increase in rates will industrial areas, particularly related to drainage.
apply, reflective of the increased value added from the development.
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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:
Minimum Number of
Rate in $ Total rates
Rate Groups payment rateable
(cents) levied ($)
($) properties
Gross Rental Value area
Differential Rates
Vacant Land 14.9970 1,022 2,249 4,374,000
Residential Improved 10.3323 1,179 33,884 54,795,500
Business Improved 9.3570 1,371 1,057 9,778,700
Unimproved Value area
General Rate 0.4525 1,412 142 691,200
Totals 37,332 69,639,400
For further information on the City's objects and reasons, Revaluation Year
please visit the City's website, www.armadale.wa.gov.au The rates for 2020/2021 are based on new valuations
provided to the City by Landgate. This process occurs every
three years. This year, unlike in a non-revaluation year when all
COVID-19 Rates Concession rates vary by the same percentage, some rates will decrease
A one off COVID-19 Rates Concession has been and others will increase reflecting movements in the new
implemented by the City of Armadale for 2020/2021. This property valuations.
concession ensures that any property that would have been
Landgate have developed nine new short engaging videos,
subject to an increase in rates on the application of the
that provide a clear explanation of Gross Rental Value and
new valuation and rate in the dollar, receives a concession,
Unimproved value.
such that the amount payable is the same as what would
have been payable using the previous valuation and rate in Should you have any questions or queries specifically
the dollar. *If development has occurred on a property, an regarding your Gross Rental Value or Unimproved Value,
increase in rates will apply, reflective of the increased value please go to the Landgate website, landgate.wa.gov.au or
contact them direct on (08) 9273 7373.
added from the development.
Residential Rates Concession
Financial Hardship Policy
A Residential Rates Concession has been implemented
in accordance with Section 6.47 of the Local Government The City of Armadale has adopted a Rates
Act 1995 by the City of Armadale for 2020/2021. This Assistance and Financial Hardship policy. If you are
concession is provided to properties in a Business currently experiencing financial hardship, please
Improved zoned area but used for residential purposes in contact our Rates Department on (08) 9394 5788 to
a like manner to properties in residential areas. discuss how we may be able to assist you.
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Specified Area
Rates (SAR)
Some areas pay a SAR to cover the cost of additional services in that location.
1. Townscape Amenity Service 2. Residential Amenity Service
The purpose of the Townscape Amenity Services SAR, is The purpose of the Residential Amenity Services SAR is to
to enhance the amenity level of specified areas through maintain and enhance the public open space provided in the
increased service levels in programs such as litter control, newer residential estates to a standard higher than that which
verge and streetscape maintenance, verge mowing, etc. occurs in public open space, throughout the remainder of the
City. These include maintenance of irrigation systems, garden
The Townscape Amenity Service is focused on four business/
beds and park lighting.
commercial areas within the City, namely:
The Residential Amenity Services SAR is focused on the new
• Specified Area Rate A – Armadale Town Centre
residential areas of:
• Specified Area Rate B – Kelmscott Town Centre
• Specified Area Rate C – Kelmscott Industrial Area • Specified Area Rate F - Piara Waters/ Harrisdale
• Specified Area Rate D – South Armadale Industrial Area • Specified Area Rate G - Champion Lakes
Details of the Townscape Amenity Services SARs to Details of the Residential Amenity Services SARs
apply are: to apply are:
Rate in dollar Number of Total SAR levied Rate in dollar Number of Total SAR levied
Area Area
(cents) Properties ($) (cents) Properties ($)
SAR A 0.4046 88 119,100 SAR F 0.2550 4,858 332,550
SAR B 0.8800 80 79,400 SAR G 0.2120 303 13,700
SAR C 0.1713 341 19,900 Total 5,161 346,250
SAR D 0.3416 138 22,700
Total 647 241,100
Emergency
Services Levy
The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) is a State Government The amount of ESL to be collected, and the applicable rates
charge applicable to all properties in WA, which is and charging parameters, are declared annually by the
invoiced and collected by local governments on behalf of Minister for Emergency Services.
the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
For more information please refer to the ESL section of the
The ESL provides the majority of funding required for
DFES website www.dfes.wa.gov.au/esl or enquire on
the emergency services provided by DFES, and for local
1300 136 099.
government Bushfire Brigades and SES units.
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Rate Payment Register for
Options e-Rates
Pay in full by the due date Would you like to receive your rates notice in a
1
9 October 2020 convenient electronic format? Then register for
e-Rates, it’s easy!
2 Pay by two instalments By choosing e-Rates you will be assisting the
• 1st payment due 9 October 2020 environment by reducing the impact on trees,
• 2nd payment due 24 February 2021 plastic, water, greenhouse gas emissions and
Interest is charged on this option at 5.5% per annum. landfill waste which is all part of paper, envelope,
Council has waived the administration fee. printer cartridge and stamp production.
Register for e-Rates and you’ll receive your rate
3 Pay by four instalments notices, final notice and instalment reminder
• 1st payment due 9 October 2020 notices via email. All other correspondence will
• 2nd payment due 11 December 2020 continue to be posted to the postal address we
have on file for the assessment.
• 3rd payment due 24 February 2021
• 4th payment due 27 April 2021
Interest is charged on this option at 5.5% per annum.
TO REGISTER RATE NOTICE TAX
7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale
Western Australia 6112 Rate Enquiries
INVOICE
you must have your
EMAIL
(08) 9394 5788
Locked Bag No 2, Armadale info@armadale.wa.gov.au
Western Australia 6992 General Enquiries OFFICE HOURS
Council has waived the administration fee.
(08) 9394 5000 8.15am to 4.45pm Monday
www.armadale.wa.gov.a to Friday
u Waste Enquiries JOANNE ABBISS
ABN: 79 863 269 538 (08) 9394 5124 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
rate assessment
Facsimile
(08) 9394 5184
Should the ASSESSMENT
name or
053 NUMBER 1234
address J A Smith & A B Smith
shown be
number which can
incorrect, 123 Street Name DUE DATE 9 October 2020
Note for both instalment options:
please advise SUBURB WA 6112
council in
writing Financial Year: 01/07/2020 to 30/06/20
Issue Date: 21
4 September 2020
be found on the top
Valuation: $15,580 – GRV
PROPERTY ADDRES Minimum Payment: $1,179.00
S:
The first instalment must include all arrears of rates
Ward: Ward Name
123 Street Name SUBU RECYCLING AREA
Lot/Location No:
RB WA 6112 2
ESL CATEGORY ESL Usage: Residential
right of any previously
1 ESL Valuation: 15,580
DETAILS
and charges otherwise payment by instalment is
RATE IN $ OR CHARG
GRV - Residential Improve E PER SERVICE
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Domestic Rubbish BAL/FWD
10.3323 TOTAL
issued rate notice.
Pool Inspection Levy 384.0000 $1,609.77
$0.00 $1,609.77
Emergency Services 33.7500 $384.00
Levy $0.00
not available.
$33.75 $384.00
1.4839 $0.00
$231.19 $33.75
$0.00 $231.19
$2,258.71
GST* Local Govt Charge
$2,258.71, GST $0.00
TOTAL DUE
$2,258.71
Payments that are not made by the due date will
To find out more about e-Rates and how to register, contact
also attract a late payment interest charge of 8%
us directly on 9394 5788 or go to armadale.wa.gov.au.
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Keep up to date PAYMENT METHOD
Pay in Person at any Post
Office
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Please retain the top portion
notice for your records,
as NO
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will be issued for payments. Receipt
Credit Card Phone 13 18
16 (MasterCard or Visa)
Visit postbillpay.com.au
To keep up to date on events and what your City does for
minimum payment $90 Biller Code:
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monthly from your,
Pay your rates on an ongoing basis through a weekly,
cheque or savings account. Complete the details on 6992.
Call (08) 9394 5164 for the payment advice on
more information. and insert together with the reverse side of this
Your domestic rubbish service cheque into envelope. notice
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Financial Hardship information
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TYRES
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A Smarter Contact the City’s Rates Department on
9394 5164 to sign up and we can discuss
Way to Pay this payment method.
Pay your rates on an ongoing basis through a
weekly, fortnightly or monthly direct debit. Direct
* Terms and conditions apply. Debit Start now to lower
Ease the burden that a lump sum or limited instalment your payments
payment program can cause.
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No administration fees or penalty interest for this
SAVE Less
payment method.**
Direct Debit payments are accepted from a cheque or
savings account only, not a credit card. Payments are
reviewed annually.
*Dishonoured payment fee of $10 per dishonour applies.
**If cancelled within two years of your commencement date an
Administration Fee of $51 will apply. Furthermore you will not be able to
start another direct debit arrangement for the same property.
Payment Plan Options:
1 7 monthly payments example 2 12 monthly payments example
If your Rates Notice total is $2,256 If your Rates Notice total is $2,256
$2,256 / 7 monthly payments = $322.29 rounded to $323 $2,256 / 12 monthly payments = $188
rates
(starting in September – first year only) (starting in April)
issued review
Monthly examples Apr 2020 May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 2021 Feb Mar
First year
No. of Months (7) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
Amount April start Sept start $323 $323 $323 $323 $323 $323 $323
No. of Months (12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2
Amount $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188 $188
In March 2021 the City will review your direct debit and your next year estimated rates will be paid over 12 months (April 2021 to March 2022)
3 14 fortnightly payments example 4 26 fortnightly payments example
If your Rates Notice is $2,256 If your Rates Notice total is $2,256
$2,256 / 14 fortnights = $161.14 rounded to $162 a fortnight
rates $2,256 / 26 fortnights = $86.77 rounded to $87 a fortnight
(starting in September – first year only) issued (starting in April)
review
Fortnightly examples Apr 2020 Sept 2020 Mar 2021
First year
No. of Fortnights (14) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
3
Amount April start Sept start $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162 $162
No. of Fortnights (26) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
4
Amount $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87 $87
In March 2021 the City will review your direct debit and your next year estimated rates will be paid over 12 months (April 2021 to March 2022)
City Views: Budget & Rates 9Pensioners and Seniors
Rebate Information
The following concession details are in accordance
with the Rates and Charges (Rebates & Deferments)
Act 1992 which is governed by the Office of the
State Revenue and administered by the City. The
concessions are funded by the Government of
Western Australia.
If you owned and occupied your house as at 1 July 2020
and currently hold either a:
• Pension Concession Card
• State Concession Card
• Commonwealth Seniors Health Card together with
a WA Seniors Card
• WA Seniors Card only
you may be entitled to claim a rebate and/or deferment on
your current rates and Emergency Services Levy (ESL).
Eligible Pensioner If you have outstanding rate arrears on your property and
are deemed to be an eligible pensioner or senior you may
If you are in receipt of a pension payment and hold the
still be able to claim a rebate and/or deferment on your
appropriate card mentioned above you may be entitled to a
current year’s rates provided that you enter into a suitable
rebate of up to 50% (to a maximum of $750 as capped by
payment arrangement for the arrears. The arrangement must
the State Government) on your current rates, plus 50% off
be maintained and is available under the City’s direct debit
the ESL. You may also be eligible to defer your current rates
system or Centrelink’s centrepay (arrears only).
and ESL.
Pro-rata rebates and deferments may be allowed for those
Eligible Senior who become eligible pensioners or seniors during the rating
year i.e. after 1 July 2020. If you become a pensioner or senior
If you hold a Seniors Card only, you may be entitled to a
during the year, please contact the City for further information.
rebate of up to 25% (to a maximum of $100 as capped by
the State Government) on your current rates, plus 25% off
If your circumstances change, particularly with respect
the ESL.
to the ownership of your property, or your eligibility as a
Should you satisfy the criteria listed above and have not pensioner or senior, you must notify the City immediately.
previously registered with the City of Armadale, contact the
City immediately to register. Rebates or deferments apply to your current rates and ESL.
All other charges e.g. rubbish service must be paid in full by
Eligible owner/s can also register for the pensioner or
9 October 2020.
seniors rebates by contacting the Water Corporation on
1300 659 951 or www.watercorporation.com.au Registered pensioners and seniors are exempt from the late
payment/instalment interest charges and instalment/special
payment arrangement administration fees.
Visit the City’s website armadale.wa.gov.au for further
information or Office of State Revenue finance.wa.gov.au
10 City Views: Budget & RatesWaste Charge
The City's waste collection and disposal Tip passes
charge has been frozen this year. Four (4) tip passes are attached to your Residential
The domestic waste charge of $384 provides the Rates Notice, which can be used for 1.3 cubic metres
following services each year to your property: of sorted waste per pass. Up to two passes per load.*
• Weekly general waste bin collection Residents can pay a discounted tipping fee for up to
1.3 cubic metres of sorted waste or green waste at the
• Fortnightly recycling bin collection
Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility and green waste
• One bulk verge collection only at Roleystone Green Waste Facility. To receive the
• Two green waste verge collections discounted fee, residents simply have to present two forms
• One booked mattress collection of identification with proof of residence in the City (e.g. valid
driver’s license and utility bill – one must be photographic ID).
• Four (4) tip passes
Loads must be sorted and can be up to 1.3 cubic metres.
Your waste service charge includes the cost of the State
Government’s landfill levy of $70 per tonne of waste. Card payment only accepted at the Armadale Landfill and
Recycling Facility until further notice. The Roleystone Green
Other waste charges: Waste Facility is cash only.
Commercial annual rubbish and recycling $383 *Loads over 2.6 cubic metres is chargeable.
Additional refuse service (weekly rubbish) $274
Do you know the City has a Drop ‘n’
Additional recycling service (fortnightly recycling) $88
Shop Reuse Centre?
Staff and volunteers at the Drop ‘n’ Shop are everyday
Save Waste and Recycle More heroes – rescuing resources from being buried in landfill
The City encourages residents to recycle more. forever. You can help rescue resources too!
Visit the City’s website, for details of what to place in your 1. Drop off useable items at the Drop ‘n’ Shop during
recycling bin and what recyclables are accepted at NO business hours.
CHARGE at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Centre. 2. Visit the Drop ‘n’ Shop and discover a wide range of
items and find a bargain.
Recycling Area 3. Visit the City’s website for a list of acceptable items
To find out your recycling week visit and business hours.
armadale.wa.gov.au/my-waste-collection-day Located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Waste
and enter your address. Centre – 145 Hopkinson Road, Hilbert (off Gloaming Way).
Did you know?
Household batteries, mobile phones and compact
fluorescent lamps (CFLs) can be disposed of at any of the
City’s three libraries, the Administration Centre or Armadale
Landfill and Recycling Facility!
Contact Waste Services on 9394 5124 for further information.
City Views: Budget & Rates 11Other Rates & Charges
Information
Late payment interest to access this information and subsequently record this
debt on your credit report, where they are shown for a five
Pursuant to Section 6.51 of the Local Government Act 1995, year period. This information is accessed for finance/loan
a late payment interest charge on outstanding rates and applications. For more information, please go to the ASIC
charges calculated at the rate of 8% will apply for the year website www.moneysmart.gov.au
ending 30 June 2021.
The late payment interest charge will apply to all current Statement of Rates or Rate Book
and arrears rates and charges remaining unpaid 35 days confirmation letter
from the date of issue of the rate notice (4 September 2020).
The following administration fees will apply when
Interest will be calculated and updated daily.
requesting a statement of rates or a rate book
confirmation letter showing the rating information.
Recovery of Rates
If the amount shown as payable in respect of rates and Current year $28
charges is not paid in full, or the first instalment is not paid Current year and up to three prior years $57
by the due date or you are not on an agreed Direct Debit
arrangement with the City, the full amount will become Current year and four or more prior years $114
overdue and may be recovered by court action (for example
through a General Procedure Claim (GPC), or seizure and Financial Hardship Policy
sale order of goods/land).
The City of Armadale has adopted a Rates Assistance
The average cost of the general procedure claim (summons) and Financial Hardship policy. If you are currently
increasing to approximately $500. If a GPC is issued against experiencing financial hardship, please contact our
you, the default is registered by the Magistrates Court. Rates Department on (08) 9394 5788 to discuss how we
Credit reporting agencies within Australia, have the ability may be able to assist you.
Useful contacts
CITY OF ARMADALE UTILITIES
Business hours 9394 5000 Electricity (Synergy) 13 13 51
Electricity supply faults – all hours
After hours 1300 886 885
Waste Services 9394 5124 Gas (Alinta) 13 13 52
Emergencies – all hours
EMERGENCIES Telephone (Telstra) 13 22 03
Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 Faults – residential
Armadale Police 9399 0222 Water (Water Corporation) 13 13 75
State Emergency Services 13 25 00 Difficulties and faults
CITY OF ARMADALE
Administration Centre 9394 5000
7 Orchard Avenue, info@armadale.wa.gov.au
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