Rate changes in Tipperary

Some commercial ratepayers could see their rate demand increase next year as part of a national revaluation process.

The new process was flagged at last week's meeting of Tipperary Co Council by Head of Finance Liam McCarthy. He said ratepayers were written to about the situation but less than 50% have responded. Mr McCarthy said this is the first time that a revaluation has been carried out in Tipperary.

CEO Joe MacGrath said ratepayers would be notified of revised valuations next March. Some would see an increase in their valuation; others would remain the same and some would reduce.

It is important that ratepayers are aware of what's happening, Mr MacGrath said. He also wanted to make it clear that the process is being implemented by the Valuation Office, not the council. The Valuation Office proposes to hold open meetings with ratepayers in each municipal area to explain the process and deal with enquiries early in 2019.

Final certificates are scheduled to be issued in September 2019. The new valuations become effective for rates purposes from 2020 onwards.