RATEPAYERS in the City of Swan can still comment and make submissions on its rates and revenue plan 2025-26 and UV review.

On its Swan Engage page the city said the policy would provide greater clarity for ratepayers by linking the cost of services and the maintenance of assets (such as roads and recreation facilities) to the setting of rates.

“The plan provides details of the method by which the city informs its decisions about how it will raise revenue from properties within the local government area,’’ the city said.

As part of local government reforms, all local governments are required to adopt a short rates and revenue policy.

“The purpose of a rating plan is to detail how the city generates income to fund services and maintain assets.

“It explains the various revenue sources, such as rates, service charges, grants, fees, and interest earnings, with rates being the largest contributor.

“The rating plan also presents data and a plan for a phased review of properties currently rated on unimproved value (UV) to address rating inequities.”

The city has prepared a draft rates and revenue plan 2025-26 and seeks community comment prior to council considering endorsement of the plan.

Visit https://swanengage.swan.wa.gov.au/rates-revenue to refer to draft rates and revenue plan 2025-2026  prior to submitting your comments, paying particular attention to pages 9-15, which covers the proposed approach to the UV Rates Review and a phased five-year plan starting in 2025.

Submissions close at 5pm on Sunday, July 13.