Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 9:21:43 AM
The City of Vincent is seeking comment from ratepayers on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the 2026/27 financial year.
Council approved the advertising of its intention to levy differential rates and minimum rates in 2026/27 at its 19 May Ordinary Council Meeting and to invite submissions from ratepayers. The agenda can be found here.
Differential rates allow Vincent to apply rates to different categories – residential, commercial buildings, vacant and Short Term Rental Accommodation – with the aim to deliver a more equitable ratings system.
Your rates go towards core services such as waste collections, roads and footpaths, parks, playgrounds, the Library and Local History Centre and maintenance of community facilities.
The proposed rates ensure essential services and programs can continue to be delivered to meet our community’s expectations.
The 2026/27 draft budget continues the City’s path toward long-term financial sustainability.
Below are the proposed differential rates and minimum rates per category:
|
Rating category
|
Rate in dollar
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Minimum rates
|
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Residential
|
0.06477315
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$1,685.55
|
|
Vacant
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0.12900000
|
$1,794.97
|
|
Other
|
0.07146508
|
$1,700.00
|
|
Short Term Rental Accommodation
|
0.07772778
|
$2,022.66
|
Proposed rates explained
The general rate in the dollar is 0.0694602. This figure is calculated by dividing the total amount to be raised in general rates by the total value of all rateable properties per category.
Differential rates are determined, proposed and this figure is then used to decide the rate amount for each property.
In addition to the notice of intention to levy differential rates and minimum payments, Vincent is proposing a 5.4 per cent rate increase in 2026/27 and a 40.9 per cent increase for the vacant-residential category.
A new differential rating category is proposed for un-hosted short term rental accommodation (STRA), set at 20 per cent above residential rates.
For the median household, this equates to $1.85 per week, or $96.20 per year.
The final rate figure applied to each property 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.
Vincent remains one of Perth’s lowest rating residential councils in metropolitan Perth, currently ranked eighth lowest in 2025/26 based on a median GRV of $20,800.
Rates smoothing, instalment payment options and financial hardship assistance will be available.
Share your feedback
To provide comment on the proposed Differential Rates 2026/27, visit Imagine Vincent
Comments can be submitted by 5pm Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Following community consultation, Council will consider the feedback and vote on the draft annual budget at the 16 June Ordinary Council Meeting.
For more information, contact the Coordinator Rates and Receivables on (08) 9273 6000 or email [email protected]
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