Rates Revaluation - (Indicative ARV for 2018 = 0.269)

TheRevaluation of commercial and industrial properties in County Carlow is nearing completion. On 11thMay 2017 Proposed Valuation Certificates issued to all Commercial and Industrial ratepayers in the County.

The purpose of a revaluation is to bring more equity, uniformity, fairness and transparency into the local authority rating system. Following revaluation there will be a much closer relationship between the rental value or valuation of a property and its commercial rates liability.The new valuations will be published in September 2017 and come into effect for rating purposes from 2018.

An estimate of your rates liability for 2018 can be calculated as follows:

  1. Take the“Proposed Valuation (Net Annual Value)”set out in the Proposed Valuation Certificate received from the Valuation Office e.g.€15,790.
  2. Take the indicative Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV) for 2018 of 0.269
  3. Multiply A x B giving your estimated rates liability for 2018 e.g. €15,790 x0.269 = €4,247.51

It should be noted that the ARV is indicative only. It is based on the total value of proposed valuations for Carlow as calculated and advised by the Valuation Office and is subject to change.

If a ratepayer accepts that the valuation set out in the Proposed Valuation Certificate is correct, they do not need to respond to the Valuation Office. If a ratepayer is dissatisfied with his or her proposed valuation or any of the details contained in the Proposed Valuation Certificate he or she may make "representations" to the Valuation Office within 40 days of the date of issue of the said Certificate. If making representations, an occupier must provide clear reasons and supporting evidence to justify any proposed changes, including an alternative valuation. Ratepayers will also have the right to appeal their valuation subsequently to the Valuation Tribunal, an independent body set up for that purpose.

There is further information on revaluation available on the Valuation Office website .

Related document(s)

  • Reval. 2017 Explanatory Guide
  • Reval. 2017 FAQ
  • Specimen Proposed Valuation Certificate

Useful Contacts

Valuation Office

You can email specific queries to

or by telephone on 01- 817 1199 9.30am-5.30pm Monday – Friday (exc. public holidays)

Carlow County Council Income Office

Carlow Town Customers / Carlow County Customers
Kathleen Farrell / 9172488 / Colette Harper / 9172489
Helen Fenlon / 9172485 / Betty Fitzsimons / 9172497
Rachel Nolan / 9170340 / Carol Travers / 9172491

Walk-in Clinics

Valuation office staff will be present to answer queries relating to the Proposed Valuation Certificates. They will explain the revaluation process and offer guidance on making representations. Details of locations and times are set out below.

Location / From - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Carlow County Council - County Offices Athy Road Carlow / Monday - 22/05/2017
Carlow County Council - County Offices Athy Road Carlow / Tuesday - 23/05/2017
Carlow County Council - Civic Offices Tullow / Wednesday - 24/05/2017
Carlow County Council - Civic Offices Mc Grath Hall Bagenalstown / Thursday - 25/05/2017
Carlow County Council - County Offices Athy Road Carlow / Wednesday - 31/05/2017
Carlow County Council - Civic Offices Tullow / Friday - 2/06/2017