Property Valuations

Each year, the Valuer-General of South Australia independently and objectively determines site and capital values for every rateable property in the state (referred to as the General Valuation). Your property valuation may increase or decrease each year depending on changes to your property or as a result of other market influences.

When you receive your Rate Notice, if you disagree with the revised value of your property, you may lodge a written objection within 60 days following receipt of the first Rate Notice. Information on how to do this is on the back of your Rate Notice.

Objections to valuations should be addressed to:
Office of the Valuer-General
GPO Box 1354
Adelaide SA 5001
Email: OVGObjections@sa.gov.au 
Telephone: 1300 653 346

For further information on the objection process please visit the Office of the Valuer-General website.

The Mount Barker District Council has no role in this process and it is important to note that the lodgement of an objection does not change the due date for payment of rates. Rates must be paid in accordance with the Rate Notice until otherwise notified by Council.

Understanding Property Values

Please refer to the Office of the Valuer General's fact sheet that outlines the property market and frequently asked questions associated with valuations and their effect on rating and taxing notices.