What is a division of a valuation assessment?

Division of a valuation assessment is to divide a single assessment record into multiple records.

An application for a valuation assessment division will only be considered if all of the below criteria are met:

• if the division is along existing allotment boundaries as defined on the Certificate(s) of Title, there should be no buildings on the land that straddles those boundaries.
• if the division is requested within an existing allotment, the separate occupation and nature of buildings on each portion of the land should be clearly identified.
• there must be a valuation-based reason to create separate valuation assessments.

Note: there may be other criteria that needs to be met that necessitate application of discretion specific to the property. These will be discussed with the applicant upon receipt of a request.

When applying for a valuation assessment division, you'll need to provide:

• full details of the land parcel(s) including current street address and/or Certificate(s) of Title details. The current valuation assessment number(s) will also assist in determining the correct land parcel(s).
• grounds for the application, including maps and/or diagrams of the property.
• authority to act for the property owner if the applicant is not the registered proprietor.
• contact phone number.

No formal application form is required however, applications are required to be provided in writing. Please forward your request to the below email or postal address.

Email: OVGobjections@sa.gov.au
Post: Office of the Valuer-General - GPO Box 1354, Adelaide SA 5001

Once assessed, correspondence will be provided to the applicant outlining relevant details.

It should be noted that:

• the street address of the created assessments will be determined by the local council.
• any division request will be assessed at the discretion of the Valuer-General and may be subject to approval from rating authorities that rely on the valuation record for rating purposes.
• depending on the circumstances, some divisions may not come into force until the following financial year.
• Legal descriptions such as Certificate of Title and allotment/plan details are not changed due to a valuation assessment division.

Related Information:

Information on valuation assessment amalgamation is available here.