Government to introduce electronic property rate collection system – Ayariga

The planned centralised electronic system is expected to provide a more streamlined mechanism for collecting property rates while strengthening accountability in the management of revenues generated by local authorities.

The government is preparing to overhaul the collection of property rates by eliminating cash payments and introducing a centrally controlled electronic system for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).

Mr Ayariga said the move was aimed at addressing inefficiencies, inconvenience and revenue leakages associated with the existing property rate collection system.