Millions of Pula slipping through GCC’s outdated rates roll

While the GCC has failed to update the valuation roll since 2008, it also faces a cash crunch that earlier this month was estimated at a deficit of P47.3 million. The valuation roll currently used by the local authority contains 55,000 properties and dates back to 2008.

Since then, the city has not only expanded but some existing plots have been subdivided while the Self Help Housing Agency (SHHA) areas have moved from certificate to title, meaning they are required to pay rates.