Land Rates Payment

1. Land Rates Payment: Law Simplified Land rates are annual fees paid to the county government by landowners. They help fund public services like roads, waste collection, and water supply. Failure to pay may result in penalties, property closure, or even auction. 2. Procedure to Follow (By Scenario) 🧍‍♂️ A. Individual Landowner Search your plot number or title deed on eCitizen or county portal Log in and check your outstanding balance Generate a payment invoice Pay via M-PESA, bank, or online Download and keep the receipt Request a land rates clearance certificate, if you intend to: Transfer or sell land Subdivide land Apply for building approvals Use land as loan security 🏘️ B. Inherited or Unregistered Land Start succession or administration process Go with a Chief’s letter, death certificate, and family affidavits Apply to have the plot registered in the new owner’s name Once recognized by the county, follow payment steps as above ⚠️ C. Red Flag Situations You pay land rates but don’t have a title (you’re not the legal owner) The land has a dispute or succession case in court County still lists the land under the name of the deceased You don’t get a receipt...