Barbadian property owners are being encouraged to pay their land tax bills as early as possible to take advantage of discounts offered by the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) for the 2026-2027 billing period.
The Authority has officially issued property valuation notices and land tax bills, both dated July 15, with taxpayers now able to access the documents online through the Authority’s Land Tax Portal. Physical bills are also expected to arrive by post in the coming days.
Senior manager of Headquarters Services, Carolyn Williams-Gayle, on Friday said BRA was continuing to modernise its services by providing secure digital options that allow property owners to manage their tax obligations from anywhere in the world.
“The Land Tax Portal is designed to put convenience and control in the hands of property owners. Whether in Barbados or abroad, taxpayers can securely manage their land tax obligations without the need to visit a physical office,” she said.
Williams-Gayle urged landowners not to wait until the payment deadline, noting that the earliest payments qualify for the highest discounts. She added that taxpayers who choose to pay online could benefit from extended discount incentives available during the current tax period.
She also encouraged property owners to carefully review their property valuation notices and raise any concerns promptly.
“We urge taxpayers to review their valuation notices and act early if clarification or adjustments may be required. Early engagement allows us to provide faster support,” Williams-Gayle said.
Taxpayers can also view real-time account balances and outstanding arrears, apply for Land Tax Clearance Certificates once property taxes have been fully paid, and submit applications electronically for a number of rebate programmes.
These include rebates for agricultural properties, hotels and villas, as well as pensioners. It was also noted that pensioners who qualified for and received a rebate during the previous billing period, and who continue to meet the eligibility requirements, would automatically have the concession applied to their current land tax bill. (BA/PR)
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