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Register for eRates—it’s quick, easy and convenient. You’ll need your Rates Assessment Number, which can be found on your current rates notice.

To register, simply click here.

Rates Prize Draw Terms & Conditions

• Property assessment must be zoned residential.
• All current charges levied for the 2026/27 financial year must be paid by the due date.
• All arrears including penalty interest and legal charges must be paid in full.
• Each property assessment can only win one prize per year.
• Elected Members and Shire Staff are NOT eligible to win prizes.

Pay your Rates

The Shire offers two options for payment of rates:

1. Option One One instalment – Rates paid in full by the due date.
2. Option Two Pay over four Instalments – Four Instalments – Paid on or before each due date (includes administration fee). To be eligible for this option, the first instalment must be paid by the first instalment due date.

Payment Methods:

• BPay: log in to your online banking or banking app.
• Online: B Point follow this link and use the payment information on your rates notice.
• In person: at either of the Shire’s Recreation centre during office hours – 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, Barnes Drive, Kambalda or Sylvester Street, Coolgardie.
• Direct transfer: please phone the Finance Department on (08) 9080 2111 for Shire’s Banking details.
• Card Card: please phone (08) 9080 2111 during office hours – 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
• Mail: please make cheques and money orders payable to the Shire of Coolgardie and attach the payment portion of your rates notice.

Shire of Coolgardie
The Rates Department
PO Box 138
Kambalda, WA 6442

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Rates

Shire of Coolgardie rates are issued every financial year and are payable within 35 days from the date of Issue of Annual Rates Notices.

Rates Enquiry

Do you have a rates enquiry? Please complete the rates enquiry form with as much details as possible to help us process your request in a timely manner. Click here to complete online.

Penalty Interest

A standard fixed interest charge of 8%, calculated daily, will apply to all outstanding balances on council rates for a period greater than 35 days from the date of issue. This will continue until the account is paid in full. Eligible pensioners and seniors are exempt from this provision.

Alternative Payment arrangements and Financial Hardship Policy

Under Section 6.49 of the Local Government Act 1995, and per Council’s Financial Hardship Policy, a Special Payment Arrangement may be entered into. This application must be made in writing prior to the due date of the Annual Rate Notice and will incur administration fees and interest. Alternative arrangements may be declined after debt recovery action has commenced.

If you are having difficulty paying your rates please contact the Rates Department on (08) 9080 2111 to discuss payment arrangement options available. 

Related information:

Change of Contact Details

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Emergency Services Levy Brochure 2026-27

Fire Hazard Compliance Notice 2026-27

Rates & Budget Information 2025-26