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Property valuations

Property values are determined on an annual basis by the Valuer-General and each new valuation comes into force from 1 July to 30 June of a financial year. The value is determined using industry-recognised valuation processes which include recent sales and market trends and other details that may have an impact on the value of a property.

All land within a Council area, except for land specifically exempt such as Crown land and Council occupied land, is rateable.

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Objecting to your valuation

You may not agree that your value is correct and you have a right to appeal that valuation within 60 days of receiving a valuation notice. Your Council rates notice is a valuation notice. The Valuer-General can extend the objection period given reasonable cause.  If you're unhappy with your valuation from the Valuer-General there are steps to take to objecting to a property valuation including how to lodge an objection and how to request a review.

FAQs

No. Any changes identified as part of this most recent General Valuation investigation cannot be retrospectively applied.

The Valuer General determines the property value. You can read more information about this by visiting the Valuer-General Property Valuations.

Council Rates are based on Property Value, Land Use Categories, the Rate in the Dollar applied to your valuation any fixed and/or service charges and other levies Council is required to collect on behalf of State Government.

For more information about Council rates please view the LGA SA About Council Rates Fact Sheet.

Yes. You can submit a written objection to the Office of the Valuer-General within 60 days of receiving your first rates notice for the financial year.

To complete an online objection or print a form visit SA.GOV.AU Objecting to a Property Valuation. You can send the form and supporting documents to:

Alternatively, call 1300 653 346 and request an objection pack be posted to you, with a reply-paid envelope.

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