Payment Methods
Payment Online
Payments can be made directly into the Shires Bank Account via online banking using your name and Assessment number as the reference. Details of the Shires bank account are as follows:
Commonwealth Bank
95 Williams Street Perth
BSB: 066-000
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 12481074
Payment by Phone
Payments may be made over the phone - contact the Shire office directly.
Payment by Mail
Post your Cheque made out to the Shire of Nungarin with the payment slip to
Shire of Nungarin
PO Box 8
NUNGARIN WA 6490
Payment in Person
Bring your Rates Notice into the Shire Administration Office.
| Office Hours |
| Monday – Thursday |
8.00 am – 4.00 pm |
| Fridays |
8.00 am – 3.30 pm (excluding public holidays). |
EFTPOS and Credit Card facilities are available at the office.
CONCESSIONS
Rebates and Deferments
(Applicable to RATES & Emergency Services Levy (ESL). All other charges to be paid in full).
The rebates to pensioners & seniors under the Rates and Charges (Rebate and Deferments) Act 1992 are funded by the State Government of WA and are capped to an annual maximum.
- Pensioners who met the following eligibility criteria are entitled to claim a rebate of up to 50% off the current years rates capped at $750, ESL to the annual maximum.
- Seniors who meet the following eligibility criteria are entitled to claim a rebate of up to 25% off the current years rates, ESL to the annual maximum capped at $100.
- Eligibility Criteria - to be eligible for concessions under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, an applicant must: be the owner and reside in the property on 1 July of the rating year;
- if a Pensioner, either: be in receipt of a pension and hold a pensioner concession card or State concession card; or
hold a Seniors Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; or
- if a Senior, hold a Seniors Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests; register your entitlement with Council or the Water Corporation (concessions only apply once your application is received and registered).
The rebates to pensioners & seniors under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992 are funded by the State Government of WA. To apply for rebate/concession on your rates you need to call Water Corporation on 13 13 85 or visit their website www.watercorporation.com.au
A pro-rata rebate may be available from the date of registration to the Pensioners and Seniors who become eligible after 1 July of the rating year.
Please contact Council where you have rate arrears outstanding on the property and you meet the eligibility criteria. You may be able to enter into an arrangement that entitles you to a rebate or deferment.
If your circumstances change - particularly with respect to your ownership or occupation of the property, or eligibility as a Senior or Pensioner - you must notify Council and the Water Corporation on 1300 659 951. Your registration will be cancelled or amended, as appropriate
Any person who wilfully makes a false statement in an application made pursuant to this section or who remains registered as an entitled pensioner knowing that they are not qualified to be so registered is guilty of an offence. Penalty $1,000.00
Rebate refers to current rates, ESL. only. Service charges must be paid in full by all ratepayers.
Emergency Services Levy (ESL)
The ESL is a State Government Levy which is required to be collected by Local Government.