eThekwini Municipality to re-value all properties in early 2026
Changes in market
This exercise is in accordance with the Municipal Property Rates Act, which mandates that local authorities reassess property values at least once every four years.
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THE eThekwini Municipality has announced a comprehensive re-evaluation of all properties within its jurisdiction, scheduled to take place in early 2026.
This exercise is in accordance with the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA), which mandates that local authorities reassess property values at least once every four years. The new valuation roll will be published in February 2026 and will come into effect from July 1 of the same year.
Director of the Property Management and Valuations Directorate, Thapelo Mmusinyane, said: “The MPRA outlines that the city must re-value all properties at least once every four years. This accounts for the changes in market values as well as any new developments or improvements to the property.”
Customers who are not happy with their property values will be able to lodge an objection. The public is requested to keep an eye on the municipality’s social media pages for more information.
Property owners who are not yet registered on thee-services portal are urged to do so as soon as possible as the notice informing them of the new valuation, will be sent through this digital platform. Currently, just under 600 000 customers are registered on e-services. The portal is especially useful, as, in addition to receiving their notices, customers can also capture their meter readings, check their bills and also make payment at the touch of a button.
Visit https://eservices.durban.gov.za/v2/ to register your profile.