Apply for a domestic valuation review

You can apply to have the valuation of an individual property reviewed because you believe the valuation is incorrect or because there has been a change that might affect the value of the property or because you want to apply for a valuation related relief or allowance.

Reasons for applying for a domestic valuation review

You want to challenge the current valuation because you believe the valuation is incorrect and it has been more than 28 days since the property was last valued
There has been a long term physical change to the property such as:
- the property has been extended
- a roof space conversion has been added
- a new garage or outbuilding has been built
- the property has been demolished
- part of the property or an outbuilding has been demolished
- the property is no longer occupied as it is derelict and beyond reasonable repair
- there are negative factors affecting the value of the property (this could be because your property is in a busy street, has a flood risk, or other nuisance factors)
There has been a change of use at the property like part of the property is now used as a business
You want to apply for a valuation related relief or allowance, or report a change to a relief or allowance you already receive

Do not use this form if a property has been flooded. If your property has been flooded, you may not have to pay your rates. To find out how to apply read the information at Rating exclusions on flooded homes

Before you start

An application for a valuation review may result in the valuation of your property increasing, decreasing or remaining the same.

To avoid debt recovery action, you should continue paying rates while LPS processes your application for review

You can only request a valuation review if more than 28 days have passed since the property was last valued. If it has been less than 28 days since the property was last valued and you believe the valuation is incorrect you can appeal this to the Commissioner of Valuation using an appeal form.

Valuation appeal form

How to apply

By post or email

You can apply for a domestic valuation review by post or email by filling in the Review of Property Valuation (CR3) form. Return address and email information can be found on the form.

By applying online

You will start by finding the property’s valuation. You can search for your property by postcode, via the map or by using the advanced search option. Once you find your property you can use this service to apply for a valuation review.

To send your application you also need to include:

Your contact details
The reason for your application
The owner and occupier details (if different from applicant)

Find a property valuation and apply online for a domestic valuation review

After sending your application

You will receive an acknowledgement email within 15 minutes of submission and a confirmation email within 24 - 48 hours which will contain your application reference number and next steps.

If you are applying for a valuation-related relief or allowance you will receive a link to a questionnaire in your confirmation email. This questionnaire must be completed and returned within two weeks of submitting your application for a valuation review.

A valuation review can take around 90 days to complete. A member of LPS Valuation will contact you in due course to discuss your application and arrange an inspection of the property if this is needed.

After a decision is made

Once a decision on the valuation of the property is made, a Certificate of Valuation will be issued to you. If the valuation increases or decreases, the impact on your rate bill will be assessed and a new rate bill will be issued.

Help improve this page - send your feedback

What do you want to do?

report a problem

leave feedback

ask a question

Report a problem

Which problem did you find on this page? (Tick all that apply)

A link, button or video is not working

There is a spelling mistake

Information is missing, outdated or wrong

I can't find what I'm looking for

Another issue

You will not receive a reply. We will consider your feedback to help improve the site.

Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers.

Tell us more about the problem you're having with the nidirect website.

Enter your feedback

What is your question about?

Choose a topic for your question:

What to do next

Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to anglingcorrespondence@daera-ni.gov.uk

If you have a comment or query about benefits, you will need to contact the government department or agency which handles that benefit. Contacts for common benefits are listed below.

Employment and Support Allowance

Call 0800 587 1377

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Contact your local Jobs & Benefits office

Personal Independence Payment

Call 0800 587 0932

If your query is about another benefit, select ‘Other’ from the drop-down menu above.

Comments or queries about the Blue Badge scheme can be emailed to bluebadges@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or you can also call 0300 200 7818.

For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service.

For queries or advice about Child Maintenance, contact the Child Maintenance Service.

For queries or advice about claiming compensation due to a road problem, contact DFI Roads claim unit.

If you can’t find the information you’re looking for in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) section, then for queries about:

Restrictions or regulations — contact the Department of Health
Travel advice (including self-isolation) — contact the Department of Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations — contact the Department of Health or Public Health Agency

If your query is about another topic, select ‘Other’ from the drop-down menu above.

For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net.

For queries or advice about criminal record checks, email ani@accessni.gov.uk

Application and payment queries can be emailed to ema_ni@slc.co.uk

For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency.

For queries or advice about birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates and research, contact the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) by email gro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk

For queries about the High Street Spend Local Scheme, email HSSS.mail@economy-ni.gov.uk.

For queries about:

Car tax, vehicle registration and SORN
contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea
Driver licensing and tests, MOT and vehicle testing
contact the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), Northern Ireland

If your query is about another topic, select ‘Other’ from the drop-down menu above.

For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk.

For queries or advice about passports, contact HM Passport Office.

For queries or advice about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), including parking tickets and bus lane PCNs, email dcu@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

For queries or advice about pensions, contact the Northern Ireland Pension Centre.

If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section.

If you wish to check on a problem or fault you have already reported, contact DfI Roads.

For queries or advice about historical, social or cultural records relating to Northern Ireland, use the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) enquiry service.

For queries or advice about rates, email LPSCustomerTeam@lpsni.gov.uk

For queries or advice about 60+ and Senior Citizen SmartPasses (which can be used to get concessionary travel on public transport), contact Smartpass - Translink.

If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly. We don't have access to information about you.

Extra comments (optional)