Assessment Tax Reduction For The Disabled

The rate for the disabled is only used when an application is received from the disabled owner.
However, based on the decision of the 11/2013 State Government Meeting dated 20 March 2013 approving 50% reduction of Assessment Tax to OKU owners who own and occupy residential houses only

The procedure for applying for reduced Assessment Tax for the disabled is as follows:-

The application is made in writing through the Assessment Tax Reduction Application Form for OKU prepared by and sent to the Valuation and Property Management Department by hand delivery, email, fax or post. Sample form as in Appendix 2.

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The Property Assessment and Management Department will conduct an inspection on the property to confirm that the property is inhabited by the applicant and not intended for rent.

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Each application must be renewed annually by using :

Application Period	Result
Submit the Application Form before February 28 of each following year.	Eligible for a reduction annual rate

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The Valuation and Property Management Department will present the application at the Finance Committee Meeting for approval. The adjustment of all reductions in OKU Assessment Tax payments will be made by the Finance Department through the generalization process for the accounts involved after receipt of a memo from the Property Assessment and Management Department (i.e. after approval by the Finance Committee Meeting).