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Submit Property Valuation Objection

Use this form to object to your property valuation. Search for your property and complete all relevant sections based on your property type.

Required fields are marked with *

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Property Valuation Guidelines

Market Value means the amount of money that a property would change hands under certain conditions. It is based on the Municipal Property Rates Act, and is the value a property should achieve under the following conditions:

  • A willing buyer and willing seller
  • Each knowledgeable of all relevant facts
  • Not acting under compulsion
  • Adequate time to negotiate
  • The property must be legally transferable

Common Objection Issues

  • Property incorrectly described in terms of extent, improvements, zoning, etc.
  • Property values that are inconsistent with similar properties in the area
  • Property missing from the valuation roll
  • Property incorrectly valued due to special circumstances

Supporting Documentation

To support your objection, consider providing:

  • Recent sales of comparable properties in your area
  • Professional valuations (not older than 12 months)
  • Building plans and certificates
  • Photographs of the property
  • Evidence of any factors affecting property value

⚠️ Important Notice

All data fields on this form must be completed in full. Omitted data may invalidate your objection. For fields that do not apply to your circumstances, please indicate "Not Applicable (N/A)".

The onus is on the objector to confirm that your objection has been received by the Municipality within the prescribed objection period for validation. Late objections received after the close of the objection period will not be accepted.

Property Type
Select the type of property you are objecting for. This will determine which form sections are relevant.
Section 1: Objector Information
Objector Type
Complete only if applicable
Contact Numbers
Upload a document proving your authorisation to act as representative (e.g. power of attorney, letter of authority). Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10MB.
Complete the relevant section based on who is submitting the objection.
Section 2: Property Details
Start typing your ERF number, property ID, or address to search imported property data. Then click "Select Property" to populate the details.
This will be filled automatically when you select a property above.
Enter the registered owner name (may be different from contact person).
Official property identifier (National Property Identifier).
R
Current market value from the valuation roll.
Size or extent of the property (m² / Ha).
Classification category of the property.
Bond Information
R
Servitudes, Roads Proclamations and Other Endorsements
m²
Was Compensation Paid
R
Provide full details of all servitudes, roads proclamations or other endorsements against the property (if applicable).
Section 3: Description of Residential Dwelling
Sectional Title Units
Check this box if your property is a sectional title unit. This will show additional relevant fields.
Complete this section only if your property is a sectional title unit (apartment, townhouse, etc.)
Main Dwelling
Additional Rooms (Indicate Number or Yes/No)
Specify any other rooms not listed above
Building Sizes
m²
m²
m²
Outbuildings & Features
Property Features
Garden Quality
General Condition of Property
Additional Property Features
e.g., Bricks, pavers, concrete, gravel
Describe any other notable features of the property
Boundary Walls
e.g., Face brick, plastered, palisade, precast
e.g., 1.8m, 2.0m
Section 4: Market Information
Complete this section if your property is currently on the market or has been marketed.
Section 5: Objection Details
Sale Transactions of Other Properties in the Vicinity
#
ERF/Unit No
Suburb/Scheme Name
Date of Sale
Selling Price (R)
1
2
3
4
5
List recent sales of comparable properties used to determine the market value of the property objected to.
Objection Particulars
Current (per Valuation Roll)
Requested Change
Description of Property/Unit No
Category
Physical Address/Door No./Flat No
Extent
Market Value
R
Name of Owner
Annexures can be provided. Provide detailed explanation of your objection.
Supporting Documents
You can upload multiple files. Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) to select multiple files.
Upload supporting documents such as recent valuations, sale agreements, or property photos. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10MB.
Section 6: Declaration

⚠️ Important Legal Notice

Attention is hereby drawn to Section 42(2) of the Act which states that where any document, information or particulars were not provided when required in terms of subsection 42(1) of the Act and the owner concerned relies on such document, information or particulars in an appeal to an Appeal Board, the Appeal Board may make an order as to costs in terms of Section 70 of the Act if the Appeal Board is of the view that the failure to have provided any such document, information or particulars has placed an unnecessary burden on the functions of the Municipal Valuer or the Appeal Board.

I / WE _________________ HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION AND PARTICULARS SUPPLIED ARE TRUE AND CORRECT.

Enter the full name of the person making this declaration
This timestamp is automatically recorded when you submit the form.
By checking this box, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete, and that you understand making false statements may result in rejection of your objection and potential legal consequences.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood Section 42(2) of the Municipal Property Rates Act.
We may need to contact you for additional information, documentation, or to schedule a site inspection.