2026/27 Differential Rates
We are asking for community feedback on the notice of intention to levy differential rates for the 2026-27 financial year.
Background:
The City of Busselton is seeking community feedback on proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the upcoming financial year.
Proposed changes include:
The proposal for 2026/27 includes a 7.0 per cent increase for residential properties.
- the average household will pay an additional $2.98 per week, or $155 per year
- this increase is consistent with the approach outlined in our adopted Long-Term Financial Plan for the 2026/27 year and is informed by economic data relating to cost increases (Consumer Price Index, Local Government Cost Index, Wage Price Index etc), plus an additional 1% transfer of rate revenue to the sport and recreation infrastructure reserve.
Un-hosted Short Term Residential Accommodation changes:
Proposed changes to the way Un-Hosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (USTRA) properties are rated.
- USTRA (previously Holiday Home) properties will pay an additional 15.8 per cent, to improve parity between these properties and traditional tourism and commercial accommodation in the Commercial rating category. The Gross Rental Valuation (GRV) USTRA rate is proposed to be 90% of the GRV Commercial rate, with the unimproved value (UV) USTRA increasing by the same 15.8 percentage.
Our focus:
Our focus will be on continuing to provide:
- quality community services
- safe and well-maintained facilities
- improved sporting and recreation infrastructure
In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Busselton is now inviting public submissions on the proposed 2026-27 differential general rates as set out in the table below
Differential Rating Category | Rate in the $ | Minimum Payment |
GROSS RENTAL VALUATION PROPERTIES | ||
Residential – Improved & Vacant | $0.073245 | $1,842.00 |
Commercial - Improved & Vacant | $0.122773 | $1,84200 |
Industrial - Improved & Vacant | $0.125880 | $1,842.00 |
GRV Holiday Home | $0.110496 | $2,550.00 |
UNIMPROVED VALUATION PROPERTIES | ||
Primary Production | $0.003033 | $1,842.00 |
Commercial | $0.005637 | $1,842.00 |
Rural | $0.002783 | $2,010.00 |
UV Holiday Home | $0.003541 | $2,948.00 |
(**NOTE: Council when adopting the annual budget may vary the above proposed rate in the dollar and minimum payment amounts.)
GRV (Gross Rental Value) is set by the Valuer-General (Landgate) based on the estimated annual rental value of a property.
UV (Unimproved Value) is set by the Valuer-General (Landgate) based on the value of the land only, excluding buildings and improvements.
Have your say:
Before we finalise rates for 2026/27, please share your thoughts by completing the submission form below before DATE
No final decision has been made, and community feedback will be considered before the Council adopts the final rates.
If you have questions about the City's 2026-27 Differential Rates, please contact us directly on (08) 9781 0444 or city@busselton.wa.gov.au.
To provide feedback, please complete the submission form below.
