The Cebu City Government announced that property owners with unpaid real property taxes have until July 5, 2026, to avail of amnesty granted under Republic Act 12001, the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act.
Scope of the Amnesty
The amnesty applies only to unpaid real property taxes incurred before July 5, 2024. Qualified taxpayers need to pay only the basic tax, while accumulated penalties, surcharges, and interest are waived under the program.
The City Treasurer's Office (CTO) urged eligible taxpayers to verify their tax records, review available payment options, including installment plans, and settle their accounts before the deadline.
Exceptions and Exclusions
The advisory said the amnesty does not cover properties that have been sold at public auction, those under active compromise agreements, or those with pending tax delinquency cases in court.
Eligible taxpayers may choose to settle their obligations through a one-time payment or, if allowed by local guidelines, through installment payments. The CTO encouraged property owners to complete their payments before the July 5 deadline.
Impact and Purpose
City officials said the amnesty provides taxpayers with an opportunity to clear outstanding obligations without added charges while helping the Cebu City Government raise funds for infrastructure, health care, education and other public services.
