How much will the building tax for houses and shops increase from January 1?
2025-10-08 09:41:54
TiranaPost
From January 1, 2026, reference prices for apartments in districts will come into effect. From 65 cadastral zones, their number has increased to a total of 119 zones. But the reference prices are expected to increase citizens' obligations in districts for the tax on residential apartment buildings and shops, since the taxable base of the building is calculated with reference prices. Monitor has calculated the changes in tax obligations for the 119 new cadastral zones.
The highest changes in reference prices are proposed for the Durrës region, especially for cadastral zone no. 13, which coincides with the Durrës port area where the Durrës Yachts Marina project is being developed. From 67,500, which is currently the only reference price for the sale of apartments in Durrës, a price of 200 thousand lek has been proposed in this area. An increase of 196%. A citizen who owns a residential house with an area of 60 m2 in this area currently pays a liability of 2,025 lek per year or 168 lek per month through the drinking water bill. From January 1, the liability for the house tax will reach 6,000 lek per year or 500 lek per month.
The tax liability increases automatically by the increase in references by 196% for this area. The obligation for the building tax for the business, i.e. for the environment used for the purpose of commercial activity, will also change at the same level. If a business has a shop with an area of 90 m2, it will pay 36,000 lek per year from 12,150 lek. A significant increase in references compared to 2019 has also been proposed for the Kamzë municipality. From 52 thousand lek per square meter, which was the price in 2019, it has been proposed to 72 thousand lek per square meter. An increase of 44%.
For a family that owns an apartment with an area of 60 m2, in Kamza, from 1,560 lek per year or 130 lek per month, the obligation will be 2,250 lek per year or 187 lek per month from January 1, 2026. The increase is 44%. For a business that has a shop with an area of 90 m2 in this area, the annual obligation for the building tax is 9,360 lek per year. With the increase in references, the obligation will reach 13,500 lek per year.
The Municipality of Vlora from 61,800 lek per square meter which was the reference price with the new proposals the Vlora area is divided into 7 cadastral zones with prices starting from 45 thousand to 140 thousand lek per square meter and the island of Sazan with a reference price of 200 thousand lek per square meter. The increase in prices in Vlora reaches 58.6% compared to the prices approved in 2019. A family with an apartment with an area of 60 m2 in cadastral zone no. 1 in Vlora will have a building tax liability of 2,940 lek per year or 245 lek per month from 154 lek per month which is currently. For businesses the annual building tax liability will be 11,124 lek per year and will reach 17,640 lek per year. The increase will be around 59%.
From January 1, 2026, it is also expected to start implementing the law on the assessment of real estate with a reduced tax. From 15%, which is the tax, 5% has been proposed. Also, from January 1, 2026, it was expected to start implementing the new real estate tax. But the Ministry of Finance is drafting a completely new draft law, which is expected to be approved next year. Implementation is expected to start from 2028. The period 2026-2027 will be used for the preparation of all necessary acts and instructions.
*This article was published by Monitor.al and reposted by Tiranapost.al
