Annual Rating Information
The following differential and specified area rates have been applied for the 2026/27 financial year.
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Differential Rating Category
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Rate in the $
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Minimum Payment
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GROSS RENTAL VALUATION PROPERTIES
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Residential – Improved & Vacant
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$0.072693
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$1,828.00
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Commercial - Improved & Vacant
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$0.121856
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$1,828.00
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Industrial - Improved & Vacant
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$0.124939
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$1,828.00
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Unhosted STRA (formerly Holiday Home)
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$0.109779
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$2,532.00
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UNIMPROVED VALUATION PROPERTIES
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Primary Production
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$0.003016
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$1,828.00
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Commercial
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$0.005533
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$1,828.00
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Rural
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$0.002767
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$1,995.00
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Unhosted STRA (formerly Holiday Home)
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$0.003515
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$2,926.00
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(**NOTE: Council when adopting the annual budget may vary the above proposed rate in the dollar and minimum payment amounts.)
Specified Area Rate in the Dollar
The following rate in the dollar will apply for the Specified Area’s as per the below maps:
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Specified Area Rates
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Rate in the $
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GROSS RENTAL VALUATION PROPERTIES
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PORT GEOGRAPHE
To all properties within the area known as Port Geographe, in order to meet the obligations of the City under the Port Geographe Management Deed. The rate is applied to all properties within the area of former Town Planning Scheme No. 19 based upon a property’s Gross Rental Value.
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$0.010670
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PROVENCE
To all properties within the area known as the Provence Subdivision (Busselton Airport North), in order to hold funds for the maintenance of the approved higher standard of landscaping within the Provence subdivision in accordance with Council resolution C0806/172.
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$0.009253
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VASSE
To all properties within the area known as the Vasse (Birchfields) Subdivision, in order to hold funds for the maintenance of the approved higher standard of landscaping within the Vasse (Birchfields) subdivision in accordance with Council resolution C0806/173.
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$0.011406
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UNIMPROVED VALUATION PROPERTIES
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PROVENCE
To all properties within the area known as the Provence Subdivision (Busselton Airport North), in order to hold funds for the maintenance of the approved higher standard of landscaping within the Provence subdivision in accordance with Council resolution C0806/172.
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$0.000139
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(**NOTE: Council when adopting the annual budget may vary the above proposed rate in the dollar.)
Other Yearly Charges, Fees and Levies
All yearly charges, fees and levies are clearly outlined on your Rate Notice and may include:
Waste Infrastructure Rate
A rate in the dollar is levied to fund significant waste infrastructure development and boost recycling activities to reduce landfill. The rates in the dollar are:
- Unimproved Valuations – Rate in Dollar $0.0000050; Minimum Rate - $110
- Gross Rental Valuations – Rate in Dollar $0.00001; Minimum Rate - $110
Swimming Pool Fee
Charged per annum for properties that have on them a swimming pool, for an approved Council officer to inspect the safety requirements.
State Government Emergency Services Levy (ESL)
The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) is a compulsory State Government levy which is forwarded to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) to fund services such as fire and rescue services, bush fire brigades and state emergency services throughout Western Australia. For further information on ESL, please refer to the below brochure, DFES website or call 1300 136 099.
2026-2027 Emergency Services Levy Brochure
Did you know?
The Emergency Services Levy (ESL) funds Western Australia’s (WA) fire and emergency services, including Career and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service brigades, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service units, bushfire fighting and management services.
Annual Budget 2026-2027
The City of Busselton Council adopted the 2026-2027 Annual Budget on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can learn more about this year's budget by visiting the links below.
Budget 2026-2027
Mayor's Message 2026-2027 Budget Summary
Related Information
Additional Rating Information and Objects and Reasons – 2026/27