Rates Payments 

Shire rates are usually issued in August of every year, with payment due 35 days from the issue date (typically end of September/start of October).

Account payments can be made by the following methods:

  • In Person – At the Shire office located at 22 Campbell Street, Cuballing , your rates can be paid by EFTPOS, Cheque or Cash
  • By Phone – Rates accounts can be paid via credit card over the phone during Office Hours. Please call (08) 9883 6031
  • By Mail – Post a cheque via mail by sending it to PO BOX 13, Cuballing WA 6311. Please be advised that this may take 3-5 days to be received by the Shire office and could affect the date your rates are paid.
  • By Bpay – Rates can be paid via Bpay and the Bpay details can be found on your Rates notice.
  • By Direct Deposit – Direct Deposits can be made by paying directly into the Shire of Cuballing’s Bank account. The account details are as followed:

Account Name: Shire of Cuballing

BSB: 086-852

Account No.: 816274792

 Please be advised Direct Deposits and Bpay payments may take a few days to appear in the Shires bank account. When processing Direct deposits, please ensure that your rates assessment number is used as the description for the transaction.

Rates Instalments or Paying in Full

The Shire of Cuballing provides two options for the payment of rates, either in full or by four instalments.

If paying in full, the due date is 35 days from the date of issue. The Shire of Cuballing also offers a discount if the rates are paid in full 21 days prior to the due date. The discount amount varies every financial year. For 2025/2026, a 5% discount is offered to Ratepayers.

If electing to pay by instalments, 4 instalments are paid every 60 days after the Initial due date. Instalment notices will be sent out 35 days before each instalment date.

What happens if the rates aren't paid by the due date or if the instalment option hasn't been elected? 

The Shire of Cuballing charges interest at 11% per annum which is calculated daily on outstanding rates balances. Pensioners and Seniors are exempt from interest charges. If the amount remains unpaid, the Shire may have no choice but to refer the rates account to the Shire of Caballing's Debt Collection Agency. 

Payment Plans and other Payment Arrangements 

In some instances, the Shire will allow for alterative payment arrangements due to financial hardship. To enter into a payment arrangement, a request needs to be made in writing to the rates officer prior to approval by the Shire Chief Executive Officer. To discuss alternative payment arrangements further, please contact the Rates officer at rates@cuballing.wa.gov.au or on (08) 9883 6031. You can also complete the online application by clicking here