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Rates Calculations Explained
Information about how the figure on your rates notice is calculated
How are my rates calculated?
Each Property is individually assessed by the Valuer Generals Office once every 3 years, to determine its Gross Rental Value (GRV). Where a property is vacant, the GRV is calculated as 5% of the market value of the land.
- Gross Rental Value = The yearly rent the property would be expected to receive if rented
The City of Melville then sets the the Rate in the Dollar that it will charge to maintain the city's services.
- Rate in the Dollar = The rates charged per dollar of Gross Rental Value
A combination of the two will result in in your rates charges
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The 'Rate in the Dollar' is shown in the top right hand corner of your rate notice.
Additional Service Charges
Refuse Charges, Security Charges, Pool Inspection Charges:
- These are flat rate charges and are not affected by your Gross Rental Value.
- Houses with pools are charged Pool inspection fees.
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- Vacant blocks do not have refuse pickups or charges
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- All properties are charged the property surveilance and security charge
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