Property Valuations
Property valuations are undertaken annually by the Valuer-General Victoria. Council has no role in property valuations.
The Valuation of Land Act 1960 requires all properties within Victoria to be revalued on an annual basis. The current Market Level date for the 2025/26 Rates and Valuation Notices are based on 1 January 2025 levels of value.
You can find more information by visiting the Valuer General Victoria.
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 plays no role in setting valuations.
Objecting to a valuation
If you do not agree with the value of your property, as listed on your rate notice, you can lodge an objection with the Valuer General Victoria.
You can lodge your objection directly through the online objections portal. You will require a copy of your Rates Notice to be able to object online.
You must continue paying your rates and charges until your objection is resolved to avoid interest charges.
If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The Valuation of Land Act 1960 sets out both the Valuer's responsibilities and yours, as the objector.
Supplementary valuations
In certain circumstances, supplementary valuations may be performed between general valuations. They are required when properties have:
- physically changed (e.g. altered, erected or demolished)
- amalgamated, subdivided, portions sold off or rezoned.
If you do not agree with your new valuation and would like to object please complete the relevant objection form.
Objections must be received within 60 days of the issue date of your supplementary valuation.
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 Fire Service Property Levy 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 Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012.
Legislation requires this code to be printed on your rates notice.
For more information view the AVPCC codes and descriptions(PDF, 690KB)