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Rates Notice Explained

Sample Rates Notice

1. Discount Due Date

  • Payment needs to be received at the City of Melville by this date to receive the discount

2. Gross rental Value

  • This is set by the Valuer Generals Office
  • A conservative estimate of the amount the property could be rented for in one year (if rented)

3. Rate in the Dollar

  • This is set by the City of Melville
  • This is the ‘Cents per dollar’ of GRV that the city charges in rates

4. Breakdown of your Rates Notice

  • All relevant charges will be listed here.

5. Discount Amount

  • Any discounts that have been allocated to the account will be shown in the calculations

6. Entry Form

  • To enter the bonus draw you will need to have :
    • Paid your rates in full
    • Complete this form
    • Take it to Stockland Shopping Centre
    • Be there at 5pm each Thursday for the draw

7. Payment Method – Bar Code

  • Please take the rates notice with you if you wish to pay at the Post Office. The Bar Code will link directly to your residence and the City of Melville

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Back page – Additional explanations

8. Objections and Appeals Provision

  • Appeals relating to the Gross Rental Value
  • Appeals relating to other details on the rates notice
  • Highlighted – payments must be made by the due date even whilst the appeal is being assessed.

9. Pensioners and Seniors

  • Highlight - There is a maximum seniors rebate of 234.90

10. Change of Address

  • If needed - Please return the change of address slip to the City of Melville in the reusable envelope your rates arrived in.