Intention to impose Differential Rates for the 2026/27 Financial Year
Published on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at 1:12:15 PM
In accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA), the Shire of Carnarvon hereby gives notice of its intention to impose differential rates for each rating category in the 2026-27 financial year. Details of the proposed rate charges are as follows:
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Differential rating category
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Proposed 2026/27 minimum payment
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Proposed rate in the dollar
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GRV Residential
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$1,580
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11.7000 cents
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GRV Commercial/Industrial
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$1,580
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12.6180 cents
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GRV Special Use/Rural
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$1,580
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12.5920 cents
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UV Mining
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$1,580
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31.8400 cents
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UV Pastoral
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$1,580
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14.0150 cents
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UV Intensive Horticulture
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$1,580
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2.9850 cents
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The proposed rates-in-the-dollar and minimum payments are based on estimates at the time of giving public notice and may change as part of Council’s 2026-27 budget deliberations or to comply with specific provisions of the Local Government Act 1995.
Submissions are invited from electors and ratepayers in respect of the proposed rates or minimum payments and any related matters within 21 days of this notice.
Written submissions regarding the proposed differential rates are invited and must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday 23 July 2026 and may be:
- Mailed to the Shire of Carnarvon at PO Box 459, Carnarvon WA 6701; or
- Emailed to shire@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
A Statement of Objects and Reasons for each proposed rate and minimum payment has been prepared and is published on the Shire’s website www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au and may be inspected at the following locations during normal operating hours for the following business units:
- Shire of Carnarvon Administration Building, 3 Francis Street, Carnarvon
- Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery, 18 Egan Street, Carnarvon
Council will consider all submissions received, and any other relevant information that will impact upon estimates of revenue and expenditure, current economic climate including forecasts of inflation and changes in Commonwealth or State Government appropriations and charges prior to setting the rates and minimum payments.
Amanda Dexter
Chief Executive Officer