As part of the annual budget setting process, the City of Vincent is seeking comment from ratepayers on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the next financial year.

Background

Local governments impose rates on the properties within their district to raise revenue to fund the services and facilities provided to residents and visitors.

Differential rates allow Vincent to apply rates differently according to property classification, which helps to ensure a more equitable ratings system.

The Gross Rental Valuation (GRV) is determined by the Valuer General's Office and is used to calculate the total value of rateable properties.

The rate in dollar figure is calculated by dividing the total amount of money to be raised in general rates by the total value of all rateable properties per category. This figure is then used to help determine the rate amount for each property.

Minimum rates are imposed when the amount calculated by the rates formula is less than the amount any property must pay to contribute to the cost of services provided by Vincent, regardless of the GRV of their property.

The final rate figure applied to each property in the City of Vincent will vary based on the applicable rate in the dollar and the GRV for the property. These figures will not be available until after Council has finalised the annual budget process in June.

At its meeting on 13 May 2025, Council approved the advertising of its proposed differential rates and minimum rates in 2025/26 and to invite submissions from ratepayers.

Council will consider this community feedback as part of the adoption of the budget.

Project details

The City of Vincent gives notice of our intention to impose differential rates for each rating category in the 2025/26 rating year as follows.

Rating category

Rate in dollar

Minimum rates

Residential

0.0817795

$1,516.54

Vacant – Residential

0.1055909

$1,615.00

Vacant – Commercial

0.1485536

$1,853.07

Other - Commercial/Industrial

0.0770538

$1,463.62


The proposed rates ensure essential services and programs can continue to be delivered to meet our community's expectations.

A statement of the objects and reasons outlining the proposed differential rates and minimum payments can be viewed in the documents section to the right of this page.

More information explaining the proposed rates is also available here.

Share your feedback

Comments on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments can be submitted by 5pm Wednesday, 4 June 2025.

  • By completing the survey below
  • By email to mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
  • By letter to Chief Executive Officer, City of Vincent, PO Box 82 Leederville WA 6902
  • In person at the City of Vincent Administration Centre, 244 Vincent Street (corner Loftus Street), Leederville (during opening hours)

For more information contact the Coordinator Rates and Receivables on (08) 9273 6000 or email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au

Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.