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Property owners can apply for rebate for properties that is vacant for not less than 3 months.
How is Rebate Claim Calculated?
1/24 x Annual Rates x Number of Months the property is vacant (not less than 3 months).
Conditions to grant rebate according to Regulation 5 & 6 of the Local Authority Ordinance (Rating Regulation 1997).
Regulation 5 – (3) : Rebate can be considered if the following conditions are fulfilled:-
a) Property is in good condition and safe to live in;
b) All efforts have been done to get a tenant;
c) The property rental is reasonable;
d) The property was vacant during the claim for rebate was made; and
e) The property is not under renovation and not occupied for a period of 3 months consecutively.
Regulation 5 - (3)(b); All efforts to get a tenant:-
1) To place a display board “FOR RENT” to the public at any part of the property that is visible; OR
2) Advertise rental in the newspaper by stating the Lot number( a copy of the newspaper cutting as a proof)
3) Through property agent (A copy of confirmation from the appointed agent)); OR
4) Other means to find a tenant (To attach the relevant required documents)
Property owners are required to pay their assessment rates before any rebate can be considered for the following year bills.
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