uMhlanga ratepayers raise concerns over property valuations
The valuation roll allows property owners to check on their updated property values and determines the municipal rates payable.
THE Umhlanga Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (URRA) has urged all property owners in uMhlanga (Ward 35) to review their property valuations following the publication of the 2026 General Valuation Roll.
The valuation roll, which is published in accordance with the Local Government Municipal Properties Rating Act, allows property owners to check on their updated property values.
It was released earlier in February and residents have until March 31 to check and lodge objections.
The new valuations will determine the municipal rates payable by property owners from July 2026 and will remain in effect for the next valuation cycle.
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URRA chairperson Terri MacLarty said they had already received numerous enquiries from concerned residents who believe that several of the new valuations may not accurately reflect current market realities.
“It is completely inappropriate for the council to impose higher property rates when property values are already under significant pressure. The reality is that many of the factors contributing to the distress in property values are directly linked to declining municipal service delivery. In Ward 35 in particular, residents are increasingly concerned that deteriorating infrastructure and unreliable municipal services are negatively affecting investor confidence and property demand.”
MacLarty said they had formally written to the City raising their concerns and requested the municipality carefully review the methodology applied in determining property values.
“If uMhlanga becomes increasingly expensive while service delivery continues to decline, the Municipality risks accelerating the migration of residents and investment to neighbouring municipalities. The goal should be to make uMhlanga attractive and competitive for investment, not to create further financial barriers that discourage property ownership and development.”
What to do
• Visit the official portal: valuation2026.durban.gov.za/
• Locate your property via the suburb drop-down menu.
• Review your Section 49 notice carefully.
• If the value is incorrect, download the objection form and email the signed copy to objections.appeals@durban.gov.za.
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