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Land Valuation uninhabitable properties

If a property becomes uninhabitable for any reason, you can apply in writing to the Land Valuation Department requesting an inspection upon the completion of the: File Uninhabitable Property Check List (342.69 KB) A case will be created, if warranted, and a member of staff will need internal access to the property in order to record the condition of the property and the severity of any building defects. If a property is “incapable of beneficial occupation”, the unit affected will be granted an..

21 July 2026 Land Valuation 2 min read

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New Valuation List for 2026

Click the link to get started: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ONLINE FORM Click the link to get started: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ONLINE FORM To prepare Bermuda’s new 2026 Valuation List, the Department of Land Valuation needs property details from all property owners. This information is required by law under the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 and ensures accurate annual rental values for land tax purposes. Revaluation return forms must be completed online by 28 February 2026. Your input is essential—every..

09 January 2026 Land Valuation 3 min read

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Open Shipwrecks and Protected Moorings Program

Bermuda's waters are home to at least 225 documented shipwrecks, though the true number remains uncertain. Estimates suggest there could be about 300 locations where entire vessels have come to rest, along with potentially just as many sites where ships faced trouble but didn't sink. Bermuda protects its shipwrecks and their associated relics that are older than 50 years through the Historic Wrecks Act. File Historic Wrecks Act 2001 (73.77 KB) The Government of Bermuda’s Historic Wreck and...

08 August 2024 Environment and Natural Resources 3 min read

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Change of Use Notice For a Portion of Southlands Park

Seeking the following A change of use of park land to accommodate an event lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. The proposed event space is approximately 10,750 square feet and would be installed with an 8’ high perimeter chain link fence. This fence is to support the growth of a perimeter hedge and for site security. It is proposed to be removed once the hedge is well established. The event lawn seeks to remove all invasive plant material from the centre of the woodland reserve and replant...

25 April 2024 Parks 1 min read

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Rock House Oven Housing Unit - Remarks from the Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP

Good afternoon and thank you for being here today to witness the completion of yet another renovation project. I am joined by the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Honourable Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, the Chairman of the BHC Board MP Chris Famous, JP, MP members of the Board and staff of the Corporation. This 3-bedroom/2-bathroom project was tendered, and submissions were received last December. LD Construction, owned by Mr. Leon Wiltshire, was awarded the contract with his pricing...

20 October 2023 Public Works and Environment 3 min read

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Marine and Ports Update on Repairs to Rockaway Ferry Stop

The Department of Marine and Ports is advising commuters that the Rockaway Ferry Stop (Green Route) will remain closed for repairs. The ferry stop was closed in December 2021, while parts were sourced from overseas. The Ministry of Public Works has advised that parts and equipment have been shipped and will arrive in Bermuda within the next week. Barring any shipping delays, the work will be completed by the first week of March. With the exception of Rockaway, ferry services will continue on...

01 February 2022 Marine and Ports Department 1 min read

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Bermuda Day Holiday - trash collection advisory

The Ministry of Public Works, is advising that due to the Bermuda Day holiday on May 25th, garbage normally collected on Friday will be collected on Saturday May 26th. TAG Recycling will be collected, per the 2018 Garbage and Recycling Schedule on Wednesday in the east and Thursday in the west. The once-a-week garbage collection schedule is still in effect, and copies of the detailed map showing which areas are serviced each day can be obtained from www.gov.bm . Recycling is being collected in..

22 May 2018 Public Works and Environment 1 min read

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L.F. Wade International Airport redevelopment project agreement review

In July 2017, as part of its 2017 Platform, the Government issued a pledge to review the Project Agreement between the Bermuda Airport Authority and Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited to see if Bermuda can get a better deal. The contract was entered into by the former Government through the Canadian Commercial Corporation on behalf of the Canadian Government and Canada's largest public construction and infrastructure development company, Aecon. The Public Private Partnership transaction...

23 February 2018 Transport HQ 1 min read

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Uninhabitable Properties

The roof of my house blew off following a hurricane and I have had to move out. Do I still have to pay Land Tax? If a property becomes uninhabitable for whatever reason, then you can apply in writing for the Department to conduct and inspection of the unit. A case will be created and a member of staff will need internal access to the property in order to ascertain why the property is uninhabitable and the severity of any building defects. If a property meets the requirements, then the unit...

12 May 2017 Land Valuation 1 min read

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How to Raise a Concern about the Land Valuation Department

The Land Valuation Department strives to provide high-quality services to all of its customers and welcomes all suggestions to improve. If there are occasions when the team is unable to achieve this, a complaint may be justified and we seek to provide the public with an opportunity to reach us. Please note this does not include queries or complaints about an assessment in the Valuation List, which can be dealt with by contacting the Land Valuation Department on 297-7964. We view all complaints..

12 May 2017 Land Valuation 4 min read

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Taxpayer’s Details

How do I get the taxpayer's name or taxpayer's billing address changed? The taxpayer's name and billing address data is maintained by the Office of the Tax Commissioner and not the Land Valuation Department (see the Land Valuation page for a link to the Tax Commissioner’s site). How do I find out who owns a particular property? The Land Valuation Department does not hold a record of property ownership. Enquiries in respect of ownership of real estate should be made to the Land Title Registry...

12 May 2017 Land Valuation 1 min read

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Site Inspections

What is the Department's procedure on site visits? The Department's procedures on site visits is that whenever a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy is issued by the Planning Department, the Department will create a case, where necessary, and inspect the property. Written notification of the inspection will be sent to the taxpayer. The site visit gives the Department the opportunity to update its records on the property and pick up any changes that may have taken place which the Department..

12 May 2017 Land Valuation 2 min read

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