Pensioner and Seniors Rebates
If you are eligible for a rebate and have already registered with the Shire of Cranbrook, the rebate will be shown on your notice as ‘State Government Rebate’. The rebate is the amount provided by the State Government for a Pensioner, State Seniors, Commonwealth Seniors or State Concession Card holder.
If you are not registered, you will need to complete an application. This can be done via Water Corporation:
- Register online or;
- Register over the phone, call 1300 659 951
Water Corporation will forward your application to the Shire of Cranbrook and you will be notified of any rebate allowed.
2025/2026 Rates Instalment Options
| Payment in Full | Two Instalments | Four Instalments |
| Single full payment due
02/10/2025 |
First instalment
02/10/2025 |
First instalment
02/10/2025 |
| Second instalment
04/12/2025 |
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| Second instalment
05/02/2026 |
Third instalment
05/02/2026 |
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| Fourth instalment
09/04/2026 |
Ratepayers can elect any instalment option offered above by paying the applicable first instalment as per the rates notice on or before the first due date.
Have you Changed Address?
Please ensure you advise the Shire if you have changed your address, phone number or email address so we can continue to update our database. Simply send your details through via email to admin@cranbrook.wa.gov.au, visit the Shire office, send your notification in the mail to PO Box 21 Cranbrook WA 6321 or send us a message via the Contact page on our Website.
If you have not received your rates notice, are experiencing difficulties or have any questions regarding your rates please contact our via telephone 9826 1008.
To view the 2025/26 Rates & Budget Newsletter please click on the link.
Legislation and Local Laws
Legislation is always being updated and reviewed by the government. Please make sure to head to www.legislation.wa.gov.au for all current laws and legislations.
Legislation regarding rates and emergency service levy fees:
Local Government Act 2005 – Sections 5, 6 and 9
Rates and Charges (rebates and Deferments) Act 1992
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 Sections – 66 to 68
Building Regulations 2012 Sections 48 to 54 and Schedule 5
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996
Local Government (Elections) 1996
Emergency Services Levy Act 2002