Valuer General Newsletter
For general information regarding land values and Council Rates, view the Valuer General Newsletter.
How rates are calculated in the former Holroyd area
The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for Local Government determined that the former Holroyd Council may increase its general income by not more than 2.7% above the general income for the 2018/2019 financial year.
| Residential rate | Business rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate for each dollar of unimproved land value | 0.00120029 | 0.00702976 |
| Infrastructure special rate for each dollar of unimproved land value | 0.00014704 | 0.00043435 |
| Base charge | $503.21 | N/A |
| Minimum rate for business properties only | $1,206.68 for properties with a land value of <$171,653 | |
| Stormwater charge | $25 | $25 per 350 sq/m |
| Stormwater charge strata properties | $12.50 | $12.50 |
About the former Holroyd residential and business infrastructure special rate
In 2007/08 Council resolved to implement a major long term infrastructure initiative titled the “20 Plus” Asset Management Plan Proposal.
The Proposal is a 20-year and beyond long term plan designed to help address the growing gap that has emerged between the funding required to effectively manage Council’s considerable portfolio of infrastructure assets and available funding.
To address the growing funding gap Council introduced in 2007/2008 a “Special Infrastructure Rate” on an ongoing basis, coupled with a Stormwater Levy. This is the twelfth year in which these rates have been levied.
Infrastructure works include:
- Roads (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
- Kerb & Guttering (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
- Pavements/Footpaths (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
- Footpaths & Cycleways (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
- Buildings & Community facilities (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
- Drainage & Flood Mitigation Works (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
- Bridges (Construction, replacement, repair & renewal)
About the former Holroyd mixed development rating
Mixed Development rating allows for a property to receive a combination of Residential and Business rates (providing a form of rating relief, in most cases) due to the property having dual usage.
For example, a residential property may also double as a preschool, or doctor’s surgery, or solicitor’s office, etc. Therefore, the residential and business rates will be levied, according to the proportion that each usage has to the whole of the property.
The Valuer General’s Department supplies Council with a Mixed Development Apportionment Factor (MDAF), for land subject to Mixed Development rating. The MDAF is determined by calculating the proportion that the rental value of the business part, bears to the rental value of the land as a whole. The result is expressed as a percentage.
Any additional information you may require regarding Mixed Development rating, can be obtained by contacting Council’s Rates Section on 8757 9099.
How rates are calculated in the former Auburn area
In 2019-20, the former Auburn Council’s general (rates) income increased by 2.7% as approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The 2016 base date land valuations were used for rating purposes.
| Residential rate | Business rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate imposed on each dollar of unimproved land value | 0.00147259 | 0.00523405 |
| Minimum rate | $579.55(LV<$393,558) | $579.55(LV<$110,727) |
Stormwater charges
In addition, the following stormwater charges apply to land.
| Fee | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| SWR | $25.00 | Residential Non-strata |
| SWRS | $12.50 | Residential Strata |
| SWB1 | $25.00 | Land area less than 1,200 sqm |
| SWB2 | $100.00 | Land area greater than or equal to 1,200 sqm and less than 5,000 sqm |
| SWB3 | $375.00 | Land area greater than or equal to 5,000 sqm and less than 10,000 sqm |
| SWB4 | $725.00 | Land area greater than or equal to 10,000 sqm |
| SWBSMIN | $5.00 | Minimum stormwater Levy – Business Strata |
| SWBS1 | $25.00 | per strata business property apportioned equally to each lot within the strata complex with an area less than 1,200 sqm |
| SWBS2 | $100.00 | per strata business property apportioned equally to each lot within the strata complex with an area greater than or equal to 1,200 sqm and less than 5,000 sqm |
| SWBS3 | $375.00 | per strata business property apportioned equally to each lot within the strata complex with an area greater than or equal to 10,000 sqm |
| SWBS4 | $725.00 | per strata business property apportioned equally to each lot within the strata complex with an area greater than or equal to 10,000 sqm |
How rates are calculated in the former Parramatta (Woodville Ward) area
In 2019-20, the former Parramatta (Woodville Ward) Council's general (rates) income increased by 2.7% as approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The 2016 base date land valuations were used for rating purposes.
| Residential | Business | Industrial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate imposed on each dollar of unimproved land value | 0.00140566 | 0.00710419 | 0.01203713 |
| Minimum rate | $690.14(LV<$490,972) | $704.52(LV<$99,170) | $704.52(LV<$58,529) |
- A ‘Open Space Acquisition & Embellishment Special Rate (OSA & E)’ is charged on all rateable parcels of land, and is calculated using a Rate in the Dollar & Base Charge – ‘0.00005242’ and Base Charge of ‘$25.32’
- A ‘Suburban Infrastructure Special Rate (SISR)’ is charged on all rateable parcels of land, and is calculated using a Rate in the Dollar & Base Charge – ‘0.00007237’ and Base Charge of ‘$11.65’