Refund of Assessment Rates For Vacant Premises

Assessment rates must be paid twice in a year ie in January and July. Refund/Remission of assessment rates are being processed as follows:-

First Half of the calendar year (1 Jan - 30 June )
Second Half of the calendar year (1 July - 31 December )

Conditions for the Application of Refund/Remission of assessment rates for vacant premises

Notice in writing to notify valuation department of local municipal council within 7 days of the commencement of vacancy.

The building is vacant and no rent is payable for a period exceeding one month.

You are required to show proof that the building is in good condition and fit for occupation and reasonable efforts have been made :-

1. put up a " To Let" poster on the vacant premises concerned (with photograph as proof);
2. advertise in the local newspaper to attract prospective tenant (with paper cuttings and payment invoice as proof );
3. appoint a Licenced Real Estate Agent to secure a tenant with a copy of appointment/confirmation letter obtained from the Real Estate Company as proof )

To vacant house/shop owners in Penang Island
Now, you can get the following form and info relating to refund of assessment rates through I & T website;

• Download application form
• Check house assessment
• More info about property assessment

To vacant house/shop owners in Seberang Perai
Now, you can get the following form and info relating to refund of assessment rates through I & T website;

• Download application form
• Check house assessment
• More info about property assessment