HB 7212

House·20th Congress·Filed Jan 21, 2026

An Act Increasing the Tax on Idle Lands, Amending for the Purpose Section 236 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991

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The bill would let cities, provinces and municipalities charge a higher tax—up to 10 % of a property's assessed value—on land that is not being used, with the extra money intended for local services.

TaxationLocal GovernmentHousing and Urban Development

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Author · Representative

Elijah Rumbaoa San FernandoReceipts →

Official sources

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An Act Increasing the Tax on Idle Lands, Amending for the Purpose Section 236 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991

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