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Land Tax

All homeowners and long-term tenants are required to pay Land Tax twice yearly. You must pay Land Tax if you are: the sole proprietor of a property a life tenant in an property a leaseholder for three or more years a periodic (yearly or monthly) tenant of property owned by the Government of Bermuda Determining Land Tax amounts Your Land Tax bill is calculated by the Office of the Tax Commissioner . Your Land Tax rate is based on the annual rental value (ARV) of your property determined by the...

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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..

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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...

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Property valuations in Bermuda

As of December 2015, the new File 2015 Draft Valuation List.pdf (68.66 KB) of the assessed annual rental values of all properties is available for review at all post offices across Bermuda, at the Land Valuation Department offices, and through the Land Valuation online search facility . Finding your assessment number and new annual rental value Your assessment number is your property’s unique reference number. If you don’t know your assessment number: Visit the Land Valuation online search...

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Construction Permit and Operating Licence Application

To apply for a construction permit or operating licence for a controlled plant , you must complete the application and submit it with the appropriate fee. How to apply for a construction permit and operation licences for a controlled plant To complete this application, you will need to make sure you have the following information: Agent mailing address and contact information Details on proposed location of controlled plant Details on the type of controlled plant Information on electrical...

Pollution Control - Online Service Forms

Welcome to the Pollution Control online service page. Here you can find and submit forms to update information regarding your registered Fuel Storage Tanks, Operating Licences, and Water Rights. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your submissions are accurate and complete. Forms Instructions: Ensure you provide your email/s - you will not be able to submit this form without entering your email/s. Ensure you fill out the correct form. There are separate forms for registered Fuel..

Commercial Property Changes Application

When there are changes to a commercial property, it is important for the owner or agent to fill out a Commercial Property Changes Form (CPC Form). This is required in order for the department to understand what modifications have been undertaken to each valuation unit and the details of these alterations. In accordance with the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 , an occupier with a lease of three years or more is viewed as the legal owner and therefore liable for land tax. This is why it is...

GovAlert Pothole Reporting

Help keep our roads safe – quickly report potholes using the Gov Alert App. Your report goes directly to the Ministry of Public Works and Environment for prompt action. Download the GovAlert App Today: Download on the App Store Download on Google Play GovAlert Bermuda is accessible online via desktop or mobile. Simply click the link below and start reporting:

Water Right Application

You must apply for a water right before constructing a well or borehole. You need approval from the Bermuda Environmental Authority before the well or borehole can be constructed. A well or borehole should be sited no closer than 20 feet from a cesspit and no closer than 10 feet from a neighbour's boundary. It is recommended that as a courtesy you notify your neighbours before arranging for a drilling rig to move in to your property. How to apply for a water right Download and complete the To...

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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..

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...

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...

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...

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Draft Admiralty House Park Management Plan
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Draft Admiralty House Park Management Plan

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is inviting members of the public to review and provide feedback on the Draft Admiralty House Park Management Plan, which sets out a long-term vision for the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of one of Bermuda’s most cherished coastal parks. The draft plan marks an important step in setting a clear direction for the future of Admiralty House by identifying practical, achievable improvements while ensuring the park’s natural, historic,...

Request for Proposals: Commercial Activity within Parklands 2026
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Request for Proposals: Commercial Activity within Parklands 2026

The Department of Parks is seeking proposals from suitable concessionaires to provide beach/park concession services at sixteen (16) public parklands for the summer season 2026 (1 April to 30 November). Locations of these concessions and square footage is detailed below: · Parson’s Road Park – Site 2: 15ft x 10ft · Penhurst Park – 10ft x 10ft · Great Head Park (St. David’s Battery) – 15ft x 10ft · Ferry Point Park – 15ft x 10ft · Alexandra Battery – 10ft x 10ft · Elbow Beach – 15ft x 10ft ·...

Battery Road Development - Remarks from the Minister of Housing and Municipalities
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Battery Road Development - Remarks from the Minister of Housing and Municipalities

It is a pleasure to join you here in St. David's as we continue our work to expand quality, affordable housing for Bermudians through the Bermuda Housing Corporation's Residential Building Programme. Today, we acknowledge the continued progress of the Battery Road Development, a project years in the making that continues to move forward with determination, despite challenges along the way. I would like to recognise the Area MP Ms. Lovitta Foggo, the Chairman and Board of the Bermuda Housing...

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