Rates Information

Your rates aid in providing many services within the Shire of Morawa. These services include the upkeep and maintenance of infrastructure including roads, footpaths, parks, as well as aiding in community services such as recreation centres, halls, library, swimming pool & refuse collection sites as well as rubbish collection service.

Change of Address & Ownership

*Please advise Council in writing of any change of address to which notices are to be sent by using the  Change of Address /Owner Details

   /Change of Address and Ownership Form.

Notification of change in address can be emailed to rates@morawa.wa.gov.au, or delivered to the Shire's Administration Office.

Visit our Forms page to download a copy of the Change of Address and Ownership Form. 

Please be advised that the Shire does not receive advice from Landgate relating to property ownership changes. If a property is bought or sold the settlement agent should advise the shire of date of sale and new owner details.  If this has not happened and the incorrect owner is shown on your Rates Notice please provide a copy of the Certificate of Title to the Rates Officer so this can be corrected.

Payment Options

• In Person at the Shire of Morawa Administration Office during office hours.
• Over the phone using a valid credit card by calling the Morawa Shire during office hours.
• By mail - post your cheque to the Shire of Morawa. Cheques and Money Orders should be made payable to the Shire of Morawa.
• Internet bank transfer:
• BSB: 306-024
  Account Number: 0108543
  Reference: (Your assessment number and surname)

For more information on contacting the Shire of Morawa, visit our Contact Information page.

2021 - 2022 Rating Information

Council adopted the 2021/2022 Budget which included a 3% increase to the Rate in the $ for the following rates and charges excluding UV Mining which had a 0% increase to the rate in the $ for the 2021/2022 year:

Instalment Options

Option 1 - Payment in full by the due date

The full amount of rates and charges must be paid before the due date to receive the 1.5% discount.

Due date:  Friday, 1 October 2021

Option 2 - Payment by four instalments

To opt to pay your rates by instalments, make payment of the first instalment amount by the due date. This option attracts a $15 administration charge and 5.5% simple interest charge.

1st Instalment payment due date: Friday, 1 October 2021

2nd Instalment payment due date: Friday, 3 December 2021

3rd Instalment payment due date: Friday, 11 February 2022

4th Instalment payment due date: Friday, 15 April 2022

If you are unable to pay your rates by the above options due to financial hardship, contact the Shire's Rates Officer to discuss alternative payment arrangement options. 

Emergency Services Levy (ESL)

The State Government requires Councils to collect the Emergency Services Levy from ratepayers. The funds raised go to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The funds do not go to Councils and the rate charged is not set by Councils. For more information, visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) website.