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PUBLIC NOTICE: GEORGE PROPERTY OWNERS_CHECK YOUR 2026 PROPERTY VALUATION

Public Inspection and Objection Period: 5 November 2026 – 8 January 2027

George Municipality informs all property owners and residents that the 2026 General Valuation Roll has been completed and is available for public inspection from 5 November 2026 until 8 January 2027.

The General Valuation Roll contains the municipal valuations of all registered properties within the Greater George municipal area. These valuations are used as the basis for calculating property rates payable to the Municipality.


CHECK YOUR VALUATION BY 8 JANUARY 2027
Property owners are encouraged to check their valuations and ensure that the information and values assigned to their properties are correct.


WHY ARE PROPERTIES BEING VALUED?
The Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act 6 of 2004), requires municipalities to conduct general property valuations to ensure that properties are valued fairly and consistently.
The 2026 General Valuation Roll reflects the market value of properties as at 1 July 2026, regardless of when the valuation is inspected or published.
The valuation process covers approximately 57 000 properties across the Greater George area, including residential, agricultural and commercial properties.


HOW WAS THE VALUATION PROCESS CONDUCTED?
George Municipality appointed DDP Valuers (Pty) Ltd to undertake the general valuation process, using aerial photographs, available property information, physical site visits where required, neighbourhood inspections and an analysis of property market information and comparable sales. These methods were used to assess properties and ensure that valuations reasonably reflect market values as at 1 July 2026.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CHECK YOUR PROPERTY VALUATION?
Property owners are encouraged to check their valuations to ensure that the information is correct and that the assigned value reasonably reflects what the property would have sold for on the open market as at 1 July 2026.
An increase in property values in an area does not automatically mean that every property’s valuation has increased correctly. If you believe your property has been incorrectly valued, you have the right to lodge an objection during the prescribed period.
A property’s valuation directly influences the amount of property rates payable. It is therefore important that property owners participate in the process to ensure that their properties are fairly and accurately valued.


HOW WILL THE NEW VALUATION AFFECT MY PROPERTY RATES?
The new General Valuation Roll will be implemented with effect from 1 July 2027 and will be used as the basis for calculating property rates for the 2027/2028 financial year.
Property rates are calculated by multiplying the rateable value of a property by the applicable rate-in-the-rand (cent-in-the-rand) tariff determined by Council.
When the new valuation roll is implemented, the Municipality will consider the overall increase or decrease in property values across the Greater George municipal area when determining the applicable rate-in-the-rand tariffs.

An increase in an individual property’s valuation does not automatically mean that its property rates will increase by the same percentage. Therefore, the property tax payable will not increase by the same percentage as the valuation of the property – the final rate in the Rand is yet to be determined – and will be adjusted to balance the overall impact on property owners.

For example, if a property’s valuation increases by 20%, the rate-in-the-rand tariff may be adjusted to moderate the impact of the higher valuation. However, the actual adjustment will depend on the overall valuation changes, the Municipality’s revenue requirements and the approved annual budget.

The final rate-in-the-rand tariffs for the 2027/2028 financial year have not yet been determined. These will be considered as part of the Municipality’s annual budget process in 2027,  and will be subject to Council approval and public participation.

The actual rates payable by individual property owners will depend on:

  • The new valuation assigned to their property.
  • The applicable rate-in-the-rand tariff approved by Council.
  • The property category and applicable rates policy.
  • Any rebates, exemptions or reductions for which the property owner qualifies.

Property owners should therefore note that the new valuation alone does not determine the final monthly rates payable. The approved tariff, together with the new property valuation, will determine the actual amount charged from July 2027.

The Municipality will communicate the approved tariffs and their financial implications once the budget process has been finalised.

HOW LONG WILL THE NEW VALUATION REMAIN IN EFFECT?
The 2026 General Valuation Roll will take effect on 1 July 2027 and remain in force for the prescribed three-year period, subject to supplementary valuations as provided for in the Municipal Property Rates Act.
The rate-in-the-rand tariff, however, is reviewed annually through the Municipality’s budget process. Property rates may therefore change from year to year, even if a property’s valuation remains unchanged. 

WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH MY PROPERTY VALUATION?
If you believe that your property has been incorrectly valued, you have the right to lodge a formal objection during the public inspection and objection period.
An objection should be lodged if you believe that the valuation does not reasonably reflect the market value of your property as at 1 July 2026.

 Objections must:

  • Be submitted within the prescribed period, ending 8 January 2027.
  • Relate to a specific property and its valuation.
  • Clearly state the reasons for disputing the valuation.
  • Be submitted via email to george.objections@ddp.co.za.

Supporting evidence, such as comparable property sales, an independent valuation, relevant property details or other information, may be included to substantiate the objection. Objections must relate to an individual property and cannot be lodged against the General Valuation Roll as a whole. Late objections will not be considered, so property owners are encouraged to submit their objections before the closing date of 8 January 2027.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AN OBJECTION IS SUBMITTED?
All objections received within the prescribed period will be investigated and considered in accordance with the Municipal Property Rates Act.
Following consideration, the property’s valuation may be confirmed, reduced or increased, and the outcome will be communicated to the objector. Property owners who remain dissatisfied with the outcome may lodge an appeal in accordance with the prescribed legislative process.


NEED MORE INFORMATION?
For assistance or further enquiries regarding the General Valuation Roll and the objection process, please contact:

George Municipality – Valuations Section
Telephone: 044 801 9111
Website: www.george.gov.za

YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR VALUATION. YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE.
George Municipality encourages all property owners to take an active interest in the General Valuation Roll. By checking your property’s valuation and raising any concerns within the prescribed period, you contribute towards a fair, accurate and equitable property rating system for the Greater George area.

Make sure you check your valuation before 8 January 2027!