Find out about ways to pay your rates, how to make a payment arrangement, and what to do if you are experiencing financial difficulty.
Payment options
You can choose to pay your rates:
In full.
In instalments.
Payment arrangements.
Ways to pay your rates
There are many convenient ways to pay your rates:
Notices and due dates
| Notices | Issue date | Due date |
|---|---|---|
Annual rates notice | 3 August 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| Second instalment | 12 October 2026 | 9 November 2026 |
| Third instalment | 14 December 2026 | 11 January 2027 |
| Fourth instalment | 15 February 2027 | 15 March 2027 |
Note: To pay by instalments, pay the first instalment amount shown on your rates notice, in one payment, by 7 September 2026.
Pensioner and senior rebates and deferments
Pensioners and seniors may be eligible for rebates and deferments on their rates.
For detailed information on eligibility and how to apply, refer to the rates concessions.
Financial hardship assistance
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can apply for assistance with your rates account.
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. During the assessment, any debt recovery action will be paused on your account.
To find out more refer to the financial hardship assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Most properties will receive an Annual Rates Notice by post in August each year. If you have signed up for eRates, you will receive your rates notice electronically.
For more information on eRates, visit register for eRates.
Yes, you can request a copy of your Rates Notice.
Your current Rates Notice will be provided free of charge.
An administration charge applies to previous years’ Rates Notices.
Request your current year rates notice Request a previous year’s rates notice
Yes, rates must be paid as assessed by the due date regardless of whether an objection has been lodged. Any reduction in rates because of a successful objection will be refunded. Interest will accrue on unpaid rates.
If rates remain unpaid after a final notice and a final letter of demand has been issued, your account can be referred to an external debt recovery agent.
If neither payment in full nor an agreed payment plan is arranged, a General Procedure Claim may be issued through the Magistrates Court, potentially resulting in legal costs. Further actions may include property seizure, sale order, or seizing rent from rented properties to clear the outstanding balance.
Property owners must ensure that the City has the correct address for service of Rates Notices. Please notify the City of your change of residential and/or mailing address by completing the change of address form.
Under the Local Government Act 1995, written notice must be given to the City within 21 days whenever any person sells or disposes of any rateable land including:
- A description of the property
- Name and address of the purchaser
A settlement agent will usually handle this for you. However, if a settlement agent isn’t managing the sale, send your notification to:
- Online: Change of address form.
- Mail: City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946.
- In person: Civic Centre: 23 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo and Clarkson Library: 27 Ocean Keys Blvd, Clarkson.
If you selected the Payble instalment option last year, your arrangement will continue automatically for the current rates year. Your payments will be scheduled automatically and no further action is required.
