Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017
74. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of households that have paid local property tax in 2016; the number of households that have not paid; the number of houses in each band; the local property tax rates applied in each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40072/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Revenue that the figures for the number of households that have paid local property tax (LPT) in 2016 and the number of houses in each band by local authority is available at the following location
http://revenue.ie/en/corporate/information-about-revenue/statistics/local-property-tax/end-of-year-reports/local-property-tax-2016.aspx.
In respect of the number of households that have not paid, the number of deferrals and exemptions are also shown in this link. As noted in the statistics, the estimated compliance rate is 97% for 2016, with 1.886 million properties returned. On this basis, there are perhaps 20,000 properties for which LPT is outstanding for 2016 but this figure should be considered as a tentative estimate. The number is expected to reduce over time as properties are transacted and Revenue compliance programmes continue to be implemented.
I am further advised by Revenue that information in respect of the local authority adjustment factors in operation for 2016, along with the standard rate of local property tax, is shown on page 3 of the following document:
www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/information-about-revenue/statistics/local-property-tax/quarterly-reports-2015/local-property-tax-october2015.aspx.
