Each year, the Valuer-General of South Australia independently and objectively determines site and capital values for all rateable properties across the state.
The rates for properties within the District Council of Cleve are based on their Capital Value that was determined by the Valuer-General.
Objection to valuations
If a ratepayer is dissatisfied with the valuation made by the State Valuation Office, then the ratepayer may object to the State Valuation Office in writing, within 60 days of receiving their first rates notice, explaining the basis for the objection, provided they have not:
- Previously received a notice of this valuation under the Local Government Act, in which case the objection period is 60 days from the receipt of the first notice;
- Previously had an objection to the valuation considered by the State Valuation Office.
A written objection to valuation must set out the full and detailed grounds for objection.
Objections can also be submitted via an online form available at:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/owning-a-property/objecting-to-a-property-valuation
Or forwarded to:
Office of the Valuer-General
Phone: 1300 653 346
Mail: GPO Box 1354, Adelaide 5001
Email: OVGObjections@sa.gov.au
In person: L9, 101 Grenfell Street, Adelaide 5000
For a hard copy objection pack (including a reply-paid envelope) please call 1300 653 346.
Rates and charges imposed are still due and payable by the due date even if an objection has been lodged.
Objection to Land Use
Differential general rates imposed by Council are based on various Land Use Categories. Should you have any reason to believe that the Land Use Category applied to your account is incorrect, you may lodge a written objection to Council outlining the grounds on which your objection is based (including the Land Use Category that you consider should have been attributed).
Objections must be submitted to Council within 60 days of receiving the first notice of the current year (however the objection period may be extended where reasonable cause is established).
Rates are still due and payable by the due date even if an objection has been lodged.
Related Information
https://www.valuergeneral.sa.gov.au/forms-and-fact-sheets/fact-sheets/Fact-Sheet-Objecting-to-a-Valuation.PDF