Property valuations

For more information on the Revaluation Initiative 2021-2022 visit the Office of the Valuer-General's resources on What is the Revaluation Initiative.

No. Any changes identified as part of this most recent General Valuation investigation cannot be retrospectively applied.

To lessen the impact on those most affected by the revaluation initiative, Council has approved over $408,000 in general rates capping as part of its 2021/22 Annual Budget and Business Plan. This cap will be automatically applied to qualifying assessments (exclusions apply) where general rates have increased above eight percent from last year’s rates notice (not including fixed charge or service charges).

In circumstances of financial hardship, you can apply to Council for the remission of rates, postponement of rates or financial hardship. You can also request alternative arrangements to make payment of rates without penalty, subject to approval. Further information is available on our Rates and Charges Information page.

For approximately 1,500 property owners that are significantly impacted by the RI, a letter with their rates notice might be the first time they become aware of changes in the value of their property. Council is taking proactive steps to notify impacted ratepayers and provide them with information about the steps they may take.

If your property value is now much higher/lower, it is not because you are over or under-valued, but rather it is now more accurate.

Approximately 3,200 rateable properties within The Barossa Council are impacted, primarily across primary production and rural living – rural residential.