BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

NO LATE OBJECTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE FOR GENERAL VALUATION ROLL 2022 OBJECTIONS IS 28 APRIL 2023 AT 16h30.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL 01 (SV01) OBJECTIONS IS 31 AUGUST 2023 AT 16h30.

Objection Sites:

• East London : 3rd Floor, Old Mutual Building, Oxford Street
• Mdantsane : NU 6 Mall, Rent Office
• King Williams Town : Civic Centre, Ayliff Street

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How do you Object?

You can object to the following:

1. The market value of the property, bearing in mind the valuations are determined as of 01 July 2022, and not the current market
2. The category type of the property
3. The property description if incorrect; and/or
4. The owner name(s) if incorrect.

The required forms for the lodging of an objection to an individual property are available at www.buffalocitymetro.gov.za. Staff will be available at the various municipal offices to assist. Kindly bring along this Section 49 notice when submitting your objection, as this will expedite the submission process.

How do you submit your objection form?

The completed objection form can be submitted at any of the objection sites:

• East London : 3rd Floor, Old Mutual Building, Oxford Street
• Mdantsane : NU 6 Mall, Rent Office
• King Williams Town : Civic Centre, Ayliff Street

Alternatively, the completed objection form can be submitted via email to: infogv2022@buffalocity.gov.za

What can’t you object against?

Legislation allows you to object to any entry or omission from the General Valuation Roll but not the roll itself. A property owner can also not object to the rates that you are paying or are due to pay.

What happens after you have lodged your objection?

The matter will be referred back to the Municipal Valuer, who will review the information provided in the objection. You will be informed in writing of the outcome of this review.

What happens if you are still unhappy with your valuation?

Details on how to lodge an appeal with the VAB will be provided to you at the outcome of your objection.

Do you need a Lawyer to represent you at the Appeal Board?

The Valuation Appeal Board (VAB) is not a court of law, and you do not need to bring a lawyer, unless you wish to do so. You may also bring any other expert to assist you during your appeal hearing. However this will be for your own account.

The VAB will consist of a Chairperson with legal qualifications and sufficient experience in the administration of justice. The remaining members will be made up of not fewer than two and not more than four other members with sufficient knowledge and experience in the valuation of property. At least one must be a Professional Valuer registered in terms of the Property Valuers Profession Act 47 of 2000. The VAB is an independent body appointed by the MEC Local Government.

How long will an objection take to be resolved?

The number of objections received will determine the how long objections take to process.

The outcome of the Municipal Valuer's decision will be mailed to you, the Objector in phases as per completion.

I have objected to the new value of my property. Must I continue to pay my rates even though I think I am paying too much? Can I wait to pay until the issue is resolved?

The MPRA Section 50 (6) states:

"The lodging of an objection does not defer liability for payment of rates beyond the date determined for payment".

Therefore the account must still be paid until the objection process has been finalised.

The MPRA Section 55 (2) states :

"If an adjustment in the valuation of a property affects the amount due for rates payable on that property, the Municipal manager must :

• calculate -
• (i) the amount actually paid on the property since the effective date; and
• (ii) the amount payable in terms of the adjustment on the property since the effective date ; and
• (b) recover from, or repay to, the property owner liable for the payment of the rate the difference determined in terms of paragraph (a) plus interest at a prescribed rates.