Property valuation
Property valuation is carried out by State Government in accordance with state legislation. Councils are responsible for issuing rate notices.
How your valuation is calculated
Property values are determined by qualified Valuers, who are appointed by the State Government. Valuers use information such as sales data, rentals, building plans and permits to help them determine an accurate valuation of your property. Some properties will also be externally inspected for data verification.
Each year, all rateable properties are revalued with a valuation date of 1 January in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act (1960). The value of each property is used as part of calculating what each property owner will pay in rates.
Supplementary valuations
If changes are made to a property that could alter its value, a supplementary valuation is conducted during the year. Your rates are then adjusted pro-rata for the year, based upon the completion date of the changes.
Relevant changes could include alterations, additions, demolitions, subdivision, changes in the use of a property or zoning amendments.
Enquire about your valuation
Use our online valuation enquiry form if you have questions about your property valuation (about 1 min to complete).
Online valuation enquiry
Objecting to a valuation
The annual objection period for 2025-2026 is now open.
The Valuer-General Victoria (VGV) is the sole valuation authority to conduct annual valuations of all land in Victoria for rating and taxation purposes. Council is no longer the valuation authority so whilst we facilitate the enquiry, the VGV and their contractors are now responsible for all valuations.
As a ratepayer, you have the right under Section 16 of the Valuation of Land Act (1960) to object to the valuation of property within 2 months of the date of issue on your annual rates and valuation notice.
Valuation objections must be lodged within 2 months of the annual Valuation and Rate notices being issued. This is outlined in the Valuation of Land Act 1960 and Council is unable to process late applications. The Date of Issue is reflected on the notice.
How to lodge an objection
You can lodge an objection online through the Victorian Government's Rating valuation objections portal.
What happens next
Once the VGV receives your submitted objection, an acknowledgment email will be issued.
A valuer will be in contact within 6 weeks from the date of issue on the acknowledgment to discuss your valuation objection.
Under the Valuation of Land Act 1960, the Valuer General’s contract valuers will provide you with a reasonable opportunity to discuss the objection and provide a notice of decision within 4 months.
If you receive notification of an amendment to the objected valuation, the amended valuation is submitted to the Valuer General of Victoria for futher approval, once Council receives notification of the Valuer General approval a new notice will be issued.
Lodging an objection appeal with VCAT
Land tax objection and council rating valuations
- The State Revenue Office (SRO) issue Land tax invoices annually.
- Any objections to the site valuation must be made to the State Revenue Office within two months of receiving the Land Tax Assessment.
- Visit the SRO Land Tax page to learn more.
Rental surveys in Darebin for 2025-2026
The Valuer-General Victoria (VGV) is currently undertaking a revaluation of all properties for rating purposes within the City of Darebin. These valuations will be used by Council for the 2026-2027 financial year.
As part of the revaluation process, property rental information is being collected from property owners, agents and tenants. VGV’s appointed Valuers, Westlink Consulting, are collecting rental information for commercial and other properties in order to ensure that the returned valuations are accurate and that the impact of current market conditions is properly considered. Authority for the collection of this information is contained within the Valuation of Land Act 1960.
The information is being collected by a short online rental survey. The information provided will be used for valuation purposes and updating Council’s property records in compliance with the Valuation of Land Act 1960 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. The information you provide will not be disclosed to any other external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Westlink on 03 8456 5151 or email at md@westlinkconsulting.com.au