When will I receive my my rates notice?
Rates notices will be delivered by post or email on Thursday 3 September 2026.
What is the average increase to rates?
The Town has applied an average rates increase of 4.9%
Individual rates may vary depending on your property’s Gross Rental Value, which has been re-evaluated by Landgate this year.
How are rates calculated?
Your property’s Gross Rental Value is multiplied by the rate in the dollar.
Gross Rental Value (GRV) is the yearly income your property would generate if rented out. The valuation is determined by the Valuer General (Landgate) and is updated every three years.
2026 is a Reevaluation Year which means Landgate has independently reviewed and updated your property’s valuation to reflect changes in the property market.
Rate in the dollar is set by the Council by taking into account the Town's capacity to provide amenities and services for the community of Cottesloe.
The rate in dollar for each property type is listed below:
How can I pay my rates?
Online
Register for MyCottesloe to pay rates online via Mastercard or Visa.
In Person
Visit the Council Office during opening hours 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Provide your credit card details over the phone by calling (08) 9285 5000.
Send a cheque in the mail to PO Box 606, Cottesloe, WA 6011
How can I get rates notices emailed to me?
Register for eRates to receive your rates notices by email instead of post.
Can I pay my rates in instalments?
Rates may be paid by 4 instalments with instalment interest being applied at the rate of 5.5%. To elect to pay by four instalments the first payment must be received by the due date as listed on the rates notice. Full details of the dates and instalment costs are detailed on the rates notice.
When are rates payments due?
Payments are due on 6 October 2026.
To account for rates notices being issued slightly later than anticipated, Council will allow payments to be received up to 7 days after the due date before late payment interest is applied.
If I don't pay my rates on-time, will I get charged penalty interest?
Penalty interest of 8% per annum daily will continue to incur until the principal is paid.
As mentioned in the above question, late penalties will not be applied for the first 7 days in 2026.
For pensioners/seniors, please refer to the next question for more information.
I am a pensioner/senior, will I be charged interest if I don't pay my rates on time?
No, pensioners/seniors will not be penalised if they don’t pay by the due date. They can pay any time throughout the financial year.
A reminder letter will be sent in May (prior to the end of the financial year) to seniors/pensioners if rates are not paid in full. Note that rate charges are required to be paid in full before 30 June otherwise the concession rebate will be lost.
I am a pensioner/senior, will I get a concession rebate or discount?
Seniors with a valid WA Seniors Card are eligible for a 25% rebate for ESL and 25% for rates up to a maximum of $100. Pensioners who hold either a Pensioner Concession Card, State Concession Card, or both a WA Seniors Card and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are eligible for a 50% rebate for ESL and 50% for rates up to a maximum of $750.
To be eligible, the applicant must be the owner-occupier of the property as at 1 July of the rating year. Partial concessions may be available for people who become eligible during that rating year.
To apply for a rebate, visit www.watercorporation.com.au/Bill-and-account/Apply-for-a-concession and fill in the application form. Once this is done the Town will be notified by the Water Corporation and a revised rates statement will be sent out.
Does Council offer hardship and payment arrangements?
Ratepayers experiencing difficulties in paying their rates, levies and charges can refer to the Town’s Hardship Policy (available on the Towns website). Please contact the Town prior to the due date to discuss alternative payment arrangements with our Rates section.
How do I let the Town know that my postal address has changed?
Please inform the Town in writing for the service of notices either by emailing: town@cottesloe.wa.gov.au or by mail: PO Box 606, Cottesloe 6911.
You can also register for eRates and receive notices via email.
My rates account is in credit, how do I request a refund?
Please let us know in writing and provide (1) proof of over payment (eg: bank statement) and (2) bank account details including account name, BSB and account number.
How do I object to my property's valuation?
A property owner may lodge an objection against the valuation of a property within 60 days of the date of issue of a rates notice. For more information visit www.landgate.wa.gov.au/valuations alternatively call Landgate on (08) 9273 7373.