Property Tax is required by law in The Bahamas.  The bill is due and payable once produced and must be paid by December 31 to avoid an additional 5% interest. Note: If a property is not up to date, it can be sold to recover the taxes owed.

You may pay your Real Property Tax online using the go to service button.

Inland Revenue's Help Desk: (242) 225-7280





Eligibility 

All Property Owners.

Process 
  1. The Property Tax bill is usually issued in mid October. The bill is due and payable once produced
  2. Property owners may visit any of the identified offices to pay the bill.  Payments can also be made via wire transfer
  3. Once payment is made, a receipt is issued by the office.

 

Application Form(s) 

No application form is needed.

Supporting Documents 
  • Account Number
  • Assessment Number
  • Property Owner’s name

 

Turn-around time 
Once payment is made, it is immediately processed and will show up on the owner’s account.
Deadline 
The bill is due and payable once produced and must be paid by December 31 to avoid an additional 5% interest.
Related Fee(s) 

Fees may vary dependant on the amount indicated on the bill.

For more information please contact 

Business Licence/Valuation Unit
Frederick House
Frederick St.
P. O. Box N-13
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas

Help Desk No.: (242) 225-7280
E-mail: businesslicenceinquiries@bahamas.gov.bs

Opening Hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Finance, Ministry of
Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre
West Bay Street
P. O. Box N 3017
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
financemail@bahamas.gov.bs
mofgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 327-1530/7 or 702-1500
Fax: (242) 327-1618 or 327-1620
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