Property Valuations
Property valuations are undertaken on an annual basis by the Valuer-General of Victoria (VGV). The valuations are carried out by valuers contracted by the VGV in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act 1960.
The current Valuation Base Date for the 2026/2027 financial year is 1 January 2026.
For further information regarding the annual valuation process please visit Valuer General Victoria website.
Why your valuation has increased
If you have questions around changes in the value of your property, these should be directed to the Valuer-General’s office using the details below or visit Valuer General Victoria.
Telephone: 136 186
Email: valuer.general@delwp.vic.gov.au
Council has no control over the valuation process, as this is overseen by the Valuer-General for Victorian rating valuations, which includes valuations for council rates
What is an Australian Valuation Property Classification Code (AVPCC)
The Australian Valuation Property Clarification Code (AVPCC) is a property identifier. It is assigned to your property by the valuers as per the Emergency Services and Volunteers Act 2012 showing your land use classification and is now indicated on your rate notice.
The AVPCC has no effect on the valuation of your property, it is used to identify the property’s classification (residential / commercial etc.) which is applied to calculate the Fire Service Property Levy that you contribute in accordance to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Act 2012.
Legislation requires this code to be printed on your rates notice.
For more information view the AVPCC codes and descriptions(PDF, 690KB)(PDF, 393KB)