Is your Property Overvalued? How to Check, Object, and Appeal City of Tshwane’s Property Valuation Roll before it’s too late!
The City of Tshwane has released its General Valuation Roll for the 2025–2029 period, establishing new property valuations that will influence your municipal rates from 01 July 2025. Property owners are encouraged to review their valuations promptly and to lodge objections by 02 May 2025 if they believe their valuation is inaccurate.
Understanding the Valuation Roll
The Valuation Roll is a comprehensive list detailing the market values and categories of all properties within Tshwane’s jurisdiction. These valuations are crucial as they determine the property rates levied on owners. Ensuring the accuracy of your property’s valuation is essential to avoid overpayment of your rates.
How to Verify Your Property Valuation
Property owners can inspect the valuation roll until May 2, 2025, through the following methods:
- Rates & Taxes Statement:
Look at your most recent rates and taxes statement issued by City of Tshwane which will reflect the old and new “market value”. - Online Access:
Visit the City of Tshwane’s Property Valuations website at propertyvaluations.tshwane.gov.za to view your property’s valuation. - Municipal Offices:
The valuation roll is available at selected customer care centres, where you can physically review the valuation roll. For a complete list of locations, refer to the City’s official announcement.
Lodging an Objection
If you believe your property’s valuation is inaccurate, you have the right to object before 02 May 2025. In order to lodge your objection, follow these steps:
- Objection Form: Complete the Objection Form and provide detailed information about your property and the reasons for your objection.
- Gather Supporting Documents: Include evidence such as recent purchase agreements, valuation reports from registered valuers, or comparative sales data indicating that similar properties in your area are valued lower.
- Submit the Objection: Ensure your completed form and supporting documents are submitted before 12:00 PM on 02 May 2025.
After Submission
The municipal valuer will review your objection and consider the evidence provided. A physical inspection of the property may be conducted if necessary. You will be notified of the outcome once the review is complete.
If your objection is unsuccessful or you are dissatisfied with the outcome, you can lodge an appeal with the Valuation Appeal Board. You will receive a formal notice informing you of the date, time, and venue of the hearing. At the hearing, both you (or your legal representative) and the municipal valuer will present arguments and evidence on the specific property’s valuation. After hearing all evidence, the Valuation Appeal Board will deliberate and make a final decision. The decision of the Appeal Board is binding on both you and the municipality.
How Mina Raptis Inc Can Assist
Navigating the objection process can be complex. At Mina Raptis Inc, we offer professional assistance to ensure your objection is comprehensive and well-supported. Our services include:
- Valuation Analysis:
Assessing whether your property’s municipal valuation aligns with current market values. - Document Preparation:
Compiling and organizing necessary documentation to substantiate your objection.
- Submission Support:
Ensuring timely and correct submission of objection forms and supporting documents.
- Representation:
Advocating on your behalf during the objection process and representing you at the hearing of the Valuation Appeal Board.
For more information, please contact us at mina@mrilaw.co.za.
