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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>
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How can one get his\/her property or business assessed? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The assessment can be done by contacting the Rating officer at the municipal assembly office.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

How can I pay my Property Rates\/BOP fees? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Payment of property rates\/BOP fees can be made at the municipal assembly office.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

What is the SUAME Municipal Assembly Property Rates Act? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

no data<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

Which factors are taken into account during property valuation? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

There are various factors which influence the value of a property and these can broadly be broken down into location, size of property, extent and type of buildings, quality and condition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

why are Property Rates Charged? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Assemblies need a reliable source of revenue to provide basic services and perform their functions. Revenue from property rates is used to fund services that benefit the community as a whole. These include the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, street lights and drainage facilities; the building and operation of clinics, parks, recreational facilities, cemeteries and libraries as well as the administration of the Assembly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

Who Pays Property Rates? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Rates are paid by all Property Owners \/ Occupiers, even the State.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

what is BOP? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Business Operating Permit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

What happens when you do not pay your property Rates\/Tax in time? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

The properties are liable to be sold at Tax Sale.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

When do I pay rates? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Yearly, but can be paid in installment. You can make payment at any of the Municipal office and to SMA revenue collectors.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NOTE: Demand an official receipt for any payment made.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

How many Electoral Areas within SUAME Municipal Assembly? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

no data<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>