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Real Property

Declaration of Land, Building and Machineries

How to declare real property and get a tax declaration in Bukidnon

20 Municipalities

Municipal and Provincial Assessor

Malaybalay and Valencia

City Assessor

Form Type

Tax Declaration

Declare Within

60 Days

Which Assessor Handles Your Property

It depends on where the property is located

Property in a municipality

Start at the Municipal Assessor's Office of the town where the property is. The Provincial Assessor's Office works with municipal assessors and handles tax declarations for properties in Bukidnon's 20 municipalities.

Property in Malaybalay City or Valencia City

Go to the City Assessor's Office of that city. Both cities handle their own assessments and tax declarations.

Paying the tax

Real property tax and transfer tax are paid to the treasurer. For property in the municipalities, see the Provincial Treasurer's Office. In the two cities, pay the city treasurer.

When You Need to Declare

Owners declare new property or changes so the assessor can update the records

Land Declaration

  • Land you bought, inherited or received as a donation
  • A lot that was subdivided or consolidated
  • A change in the actual use of the land

Building Declaration

  • A newly built house or building
  • Additions or renovations that change its value
  • A building that was demolished or destroyed, so the record can be updated

Machinery Declaration

  • Machinery that was newly installed or acquired
  • Machinery that was moved, sold or retired

Important Notes

  • The Local Government Code asks owners to declare property within 60 days of acquiring it, or of completing or occupying a building
  • A tax declaration is a tax record. It is not proof of ownership like a land title.
  • Keep copies of all submitted documents

Documentary Requirements

Commonly asked for. Requirements vary, so confirm with the assessor's office.

Transfer of Ownership (Land)

  • Notarized deed of sale, donation, or settlement of estate
  • Certified true copy of the title in the new owner's name, from the Registry of Deeds
  • BIR Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR)
  • Official receipts for transfer tax and real property tax, or a tax clearance
  • Valid ID of Owner

For Building Declaration

  • Building permit
  • Certificate of occupancy
  • Building Plans/Specifications
  • Land Tax Declaration
  • Valid ID of Owner

For Machinery Declaration

  • List of Machineries with Specifications
  • Proof of Acquisition/Invoice
  • Date of installation or operation
  • Tax declaration of the land or building where it is installed

Provincial Assessor's Office

For properties in the 20 municipalities, together with the municipal assessor.

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