Real Property Tax in Davao City
Own land, a house, or commercial property in Davao City? Learn how to check your real property tax, understand payment deadlines, and settle your tax obligations through the City Treasurer.
Property Tax in 3 Simple Steps
Start with your property records, confirm the amount due, and complete payment through an authorized city channel.
Check Your Property Records
Locate your Tax Declaration or Declaration of Real Property Tax Valuation (DRPV).
Get Your Tax Statement
Present the required records to the City Treasurer’s Office for your Statement of Account.
Settle the Amount Due
Pay through an authorized payment channel and keep the Official Receipt.
Responsible office: City Treasurer’s Office, Davao City. Payment amounts depend on the property’s assessed value and applicable tax charges.
What Is Real Property Tax & Who Needs to Pay?
Real Property Tax, also called RPT or Amilyar, is an annual local tax on taxable real estate. It generally applies whether the property is used as a home, business, or investment.
Property Tax Is Based on Assessed Value
The City Assessor determines the property’s classification and assessed value using applicable valuation and assessment rules. The tax is then calculated using the relevant local tax rates. It is not simply a percentage of the price you paid for the property.
Which Properties Are Taxable?
The law covers several kinds of real property, subject to applicable exemptions and classifications.
Land
Residential lots, agricultural land, commercial land, industrial sites, and other taxable parcels. Vacant land may still be subject to annual Real Property Tax.
Buildings & Structures
Houses, apartments, office buildings, stores, warehouses, and other taxable structures. A building may have its own assessment in addition to the land on which it stands.
Machinery & Improvements
Certain machinery, equipment, and property improvements are also covered when they meet the legal requirements for real property assessment. Their tax treatment depends on the actual use and classification.
Who Usually Pays RPT?
Property owners are generally responsible for keeping their real property tax payments up to date. An authorized representative may handle the transaction for them.
If you recently purchased property, check for previous unpaid taxes and arrange to update the property declaration with the City Assessor.
Special rules can apply to otherwise exempt government-owned property when its beneficial use is granted to a taxable person. Some properties may qualify for statutory exemptions.
Where Should You Go?
For property declarations, assessments, classification, and valuation records.
Assessor’s OfficeFor checking the amount due, paying Real Property Tax, and requesting tax clearance.
Treasurer’s OfficeGood to know: A Tax Declaration is an assessment record, not the same as a land title. If your property information is outdated or you recently completed construction, contact the City Assessor to check whether the declaration needs updating.
Documents Needed to Check & Pay Real Property Tax
Paying property tax starts with the correct property record. Here’s what the City Treasurer officially requires and what is useful to bring along.
Tax Declaration / DRPV
Bring your Tax Declaration or Declaration of Real Property Tax Valuation (DRPV). This identifies the property and allows the City Treasurer to retrieve the applicable assessment and payment records.
What Else Should You Bring?
These items can make verification easier but are not separately listed as mandatory documents for the basic payment/clearance procedure.
Valid Government ID
Keep an ID available in case the office needs to confirm your identity or the property owner’s details during the transaction.
Previous Tax Receipt
A recent Real Property Tax Official Receipt can help you cross-check prior payments, especially when confirming possible balances.
Property Reference Details
If available, bring the Property Index Number (PIN), Tax Declaration number, or previous tax records to help identify the correct parcel.
Documents Issued During Payment
You do not need to prepare these documents yourself. They are generated as part of the tax payment process.
Statement of Account
The City Treasurer checks the property record and generates the tax amount due for payment.
Official Receipt
After an authorized payment is completed, obtain and retain the Official Receipt as proof of payment.
How to Check & Pay Real Property Tax in Davao City
From getting your tax assessment to securing the Official Receipt, here’s how to complete your property tax payment through the City Treasurer’s Office.
Get Your Priority Number
Visit the City Treasurer’s Office and request a priority number from the assigned assistance personnel. Wait until your number is called.
For district offices, follow their designated RPT receiving procedure.Present Your Tax Declaration
Proceed to Counters 1–4 at the Real Property Tax Division, or the designated counter at your CTO district office. Present your Tax Declaration or DRPV for verification.
Staff will check the property details and retrieve the relevant tax records.
Get and Review Your Statement of Account
The City Treasurer generates your Statement of Account (SOA), showing the amount due for the property.
Check the property identification, covered tax period, and any applicable discounts, unpaid balances, or penalties before paying.
If the record is incorrect, ask for verification before proceeding to payment.Pay Through an Authorized Channel
Submit the Statement of Account to the designated collection windows, including Windows 5–8 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod collectors’ lounge, or use your CTO district office’s collection counter.
Where available, you may use the city’s authorized online payment facilities after obtaining the necessary payment details.
Collect and Keep Your Official Receipt
After payment, obtain your Official Receipt (OR). Check that the payment details match the correct property and tax period.
Keep the receipt with your Tax Declaration and previous payment records. If you paid online, follow the City Treasurer’s instructions for confirming the transaction and obtaining the official receipt.
Where Can You Pay?
Use only official Davao City collection counters or payment channels linked by the City Government.
City Treasurer’s Collection Counters
Visit the RPT Division at the Sangguniang Panlungsod building, or one of the City Treasurer’s district offices. Have your Statement of Account ready before approaching the cashier.
This option is useful when you need help checking the account or resolving a payment discrepancy.
Official City Online Payment Facilities
Davao City provides online tax-payment facilities. For RPT, obtain the correct Statement of Account or payment reference from the City Treasurer before using an eligible online payment option.
Follow the official portal’s instructions and save your payment confirmation.
View Official Online PaymentsWhat If Your Property Record Cannot Be Found?
Ask the City Treasurer to verify the account details. If the Tax Declaration is missing, outdated, or needs a correction, coordinate with the City Assessor’s Office before paying against an incorrect property record.
Real Property Tax Rates, Deadlines & Discounts
Know how Davao City calculates Real Property Tax, when each installment is due, and how timely payment can reduce your annual tax bill.
How Much Property Tax Do You Pay?
Real Property Tax is calculated using the property’s assessed value, not simply its purchase price or current selling price.
Other applicable levies, unpaid balances, and interest are separate.
Quarterly Payment Deadlines
Annual RPT becomes due on January 1 and can be paid in full or four equal installments.
- 1st Quarter 2026 deadline
- 2nd Quarter 2026 deadline
- 3rd Quarter 2026 deadline
- 4th Quarter 2026 deadline
Save With Tax Discounts
Davao City provides different discounts depending on whether you pay the full annual tax or choose quarterly installments.
The 20% full-payment discount deadline for 2026 has passed. For remaining quarterly payments, follow the applicable due dates.
What Happens If You Pay Late?
Once a payment becomes delinquent, interest applies to the unpaid tax amount under the City’s revenue rules.
Interest is capped at 36 months, equivalent to 72% of the unpaid tax. Long-standing tax debts may also be subject to collection proceedings.
Ask the City Treasurer for an updated Statement of Account if you have overdue installments.
Example: ₱400,000 Assessed Value
Here’s how the standard basic RPT and SEF charges add up for a property with an assessed value of ₱400,000.
- Assessed Property Value
- ₱400,000
- Basic RPT — 1.5%
- ₱6,000
- SEF Tax — 1%
- ₱4,000
- Total Annual Tax Before Discounts
- ₱10,000
Illustrative calculation only. An eligible full payment by March 31, 2026 would have reduced this example to ₱8,000 after the 20% discount. Actual bills depend on the City’s assessment and account history.
Unpaid Property Tax, Record Errors & Tax Clearance
Not sure if your property has unpaid taxes? Learn how to verify the balance, correct account problems, and request an official Real Property Tax Clearance in Davao City.
How to Check Unpaid Property Taxes
The City Treasurer’s Office maintains payment records and prepares the Statement of Account showing the outstanding amount.
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Prepare Your Tax Declaration
Bring the original Tax Declaration or Declaration of Real Property Tax Valuation (DRPV). Previous Official Receipts and property reference numbers are helpful if available.
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Request Your Statement of Account
Visit the City Treasurer’s Real Property Tax Division at the Sangguniang Panlungsod building or a CTO district office. Present your property record and ask for an updated Statement of Account.
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Check the Balance Before Paying
Review the property reference, unpaid tax years, basic RPT, Special Education Fund charges, and any applicable interest. Ask staff to explain an unfamiliar amount before settling the bill.
What If Your Property Tax Records Are Wrong?
The correct office depends on whether the issue concerns property assessment or payment history.
A Previous Payment Is Missing
Bring the Official Receipt and Statement of Account to the City Treasurer. Ask the RPT Division to verify the payment entry and reconcile the account.
Contact: City TreasurerThe Owner’s Name Is Outdated
Ask the City Assessor about updating the Tax Declaration. Prepare the transfer or ownership documents required for your particular situation.
Contact: City AssessorLand Area or Classification Looks Incorrect
Request an assessment review from the City Assessor. Provide relevant property or survey records. Once corrected, ask the Treasurer to verify the revised tax account.
Contact: City Assessor, then TreasurerYour Tax Declaration Cannot Be Located
Contact the City Assessor with the property address, owner’s details, and any available title or earlier declaration. Obtain the correct declaration before making payment.
Contact: City AssessorHow to Get a Real Property Tax Clearance
Need proof of your property’s tax standing for a sale, transfer, loan, or other transaction? Request RPT Certification / Tax Clearance through the City Treasurer’s Office.
Bring the Required Record
Prepare one photocopy of the Tax Declaration / DRPV. Get a priority number at the Sangguniang Panlungsod office, or follow the district office procedure.
Request Payment Verification
Visit the RPT Division. Staff retrieve the property’s payment history and prepare the Tax Order of Payment for the certification fee.
Pay the Assessed Fee
Follow the payment instructions at the authorized collection windows or district office. Obtain the Official Receipt for the certification transaction.
Claim Your Certification
Return the receipt to the designated RPT clearance counter. Follow the release procedure and collect the certification, or retain the claim stub if a later release is scheduled.
Important: Unpaid taxes or unresolved payment records may need to be settled before clearance can be issued. The certification fee is separate from any outstanding property tax. Request the current assessment from the City Treasurer.
City Treasurer’s Office
RPT account balances, tax payments, payment discrepancies, and tax clearance requests.
Phone: (082) 241-1000 local 232
Email: [email protected]
City Assessor’s Office
Missing or outdated Tax Declarations, property classification, valuation, and assessment records.
Phone: (082) 241-1000 local 372
Email: [email protected]
Keep your records: Save each Official Receipt, updated Statement of Account, Tax Declaration, and issued Tax Clearance. A tax clearance confirms the relevant tax status; it is not a substitute for proof of property ownership.
View Official 2026 GuideReal Property Tax FAQs
Find quick answers about property tax rates, payment deadlines, unpaid balances, ownership changes, and tax clearance in Davao City.
01 Do I have to pay property tax on vacant land?
Generally, yes. Vacant land can still be subject to annual Real Property Tax even if no house or building has been constructed on it.
The amount depends on its assessment and classification. Any applicable exemption must be verified with the City Assessor.
02 How is Real Property Tax calculated?
Davao City’s published 2026 rates are 1.5% basic RPT plus 1% Special Education Fund (SEF), applied to the property’s assessed value.
The assessed value is determined under property assessment rules. It is not necessarily the amount you paid when purchasing the property.
03 Can I pay my property tax quarterly?
Yes. You can pay in four equal installments. The 2026 quarterly deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
The City’s 2026 notice provides a 10% discount for each quarterly payment made by its due date. A separate 20% discount applied to full-year payments made by March 31, 2026.
04 How can I check if my property has unpaid taxes?
Bring your Tax Declaration or DRPV to the City Treasurer’s Real Property Tax Division or a CTO district office.
Ask for an updated Statement of Account. It will help identify the tax periods covered, any unpaid amounts, and applicable interest.
05 Can I pay Real Property Tax online?
Davao City’s published payment procedure includes an online payment option. However, you should first obtain the correct Statement of Account or payment details from the City Treasurer.
Follow the official payment instructions for your transaction. Do not send money through unverified payment links.
06 What if I bought a property with unpaid taxes?
Previous unpaid Real Property Taxes do not automatically disappear when ownership changes. Delinquent RPT can remain a lien on the property.
Ask the City Treasurer to check earlier tax balances before completing a property transaction. Clarify how outstanding amounts will be settled with the seller.
07 What happens if I miss a tax payment deadline?
The City’s 2026 notice provides 2% interest per month on delinquent tax, capped at 36 months or 72% of the unpaid amount.
Contact the City Treasurer for an updated assessment. Long-standing nonpayment can also lead to lawful tax collection proceedings.
08 How do I obtain a Real Property Tax Clearance?
Request an RPT Clearance or Certification from the City Treasurer’s Office. Prepare your Tax Declaration/DRPV and follow the office’s payment-history verification and certification-fee procedure.
If your property declaration contains incorrect ownership or assessment details, coordinate with the City Assessor. A tax clearance is not a substitute for a land title.
Next Guide: Property Assessment
Want to understand how your property’s taxable value is determined? Learn about property assessments, Tax Declarations, valuation records, and how to request updates through the Davao City Assessor’s Office.