The annual rates notices are being released today, Tuesday 4 August 2026. Please keep an eye out for your notice in your mailbox or email inbox.
A friendly reminder that the first instalment, or full payment, is due by Friday 11 September 2026.
To learn more about how your rates are used, check out our Rates Newsletter https://karratha.wa.gov.au/council/rates-fees-and-charges/how-rates-are…
To pay your rates online, visit: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/community/online-services/pay-rates-0
If you pay in full by the due date, you’ll automatically go in the draw to win one of three prizes as part of our Rates Payment Incentive Scheme.
Prizes:
- 1st Prize: $2,000 Westpac Choice Account – sponsored by Westpac
- 2nd Prize: $1,000 – sponsored by the City of Karratha
- 3rd Prize: $500 – sponsored by the City of Karratha.
To be eligible, you must:
- Pay the full amount shown on your 2026/27 annual rates notice
- Pay before 11.59pm WST, 11 September 2026
- Have no overdue Pilbara Underground Power Project charges
- Have signed up to eRates before 30 June 2026.
For the full list of Terms and Conditions, please visit: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/rates-payment-incentive-scheme-prize-draw-te…