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L.F. Wade International Airport redevelopment project agreement review
Draft National Fuels Policy 2017 – Draft Consultation Copy

The Department of Energy is inviting public commentary on their consultation document - The National F
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?
Unfair Treatment
Who do I complain to if I believe that I have been unfairly treated by the Land Valuation Department?
Taxpayer’s Details
How do I get the taxpayer's name or taxpayer's billing address changed?
Site Inspections
What is the Department's procedure on site visits?
Objecting to the Annual Rental Value
When can I object to my ARV if I am unhappy? There are three opportunities when you can make an objection to your ARV: The Draft Valuation List (six months following deposit of the draft valuation list);
Land Tax
Who determines the rate of land tax?
Commercial Units
I am the managing agent for a commercial building and have a new tenant renting part of the building on a new 5 year lease. What should I do in regards to getting the building reassessed for land tax purposes?
Assessment Numbers
How do I get a separate assessment number for my apartment?
Annual rental value of your property

Every five years, the Department of Land Valuation determines the value of every property in Bermuda. That valuation is a snapshot of the rental market. Currently, valuation lists in Bermuda reflect the value as of 1 July, 2014. The next valuation will take place in 2020.
Alterations to Properties
I built a garage and a covered verandah in 1998 and never requested a Certificate of Completion and Occupancy and so my ARV has never been revised. What will happen when this comes to the attention of the Land Valuation Department?
Addresses and House Name Changes
How do I obtain a new address for my property or change my existing address?
Legislation
Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967
The Department

Careers in the Land Valuation Department
Island Wide Revaluations
Timeline for a Revaluation
Land Valuation Policies Publications and Services
Maintaining the Valuation List Island Wide Revaluations The Department
Maintaining the Valuation List
Residential Property Valuation Methodology
Attention land/property owners!
Land Tax for the period 1 July through 31 December 2016 is due as follows: SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C Public Utilities
Small unmanned aircraft

Recreational users of small unmanned aircraft, sometimes called UAVs or drones, are advised by The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) to pay more attention to safety issues.
Asbestos receiving policy

On July 11, 1996, the Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Works and Engineering was charged with the administration of all activities relating to the receiving of waste asbestos. The following policy is currently in effect:
Energy Summit 2016

On 29 June 29 2016 stakeholders from the Energy Industry participated in the Government of Bermuda’s Second Annual Energy Summit titled, Powering Our Success.

The Summit was opened by the Minister of Economic Development, Dr. the Hon. E. Grant Gibbons, JP, MP.
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
Land Valuation frequently asked questions
Addresses and House Name Changes Alterations to Properties Annual Rental Values
Property valuations in Bermuda

As of December 2015, the new 2015 Draft Valuation List.pdf of the assessed annual rental values of all p
Objections to annual rental values

There are three opportunities when you can make an objection to your annual rental value:
Land Valuation definitions
Annual Rental Value (ARV)
Revaluation of properties - maintaining the valuation list

All property in Bermuda is revalued every five years by the Land Valuation Department. The revaluation process establishes annual rental values at a point in time, which are used to determine property taxes.
Land Valuation Statistics - December 2017

1. There are approximately currently 36,000 valuation units in Bermuda.

2. These valuation units are broken down into approximately:

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