Property owners can apply for a reduction or rebate of assessment rates if the property/building is unoccupied and unused for a period of not less than 3 consecutive months with the following term and condition:
The building is not undergoing repair works, remains unoccupied and unused
The building is in good condition and fit for occupation;
The owner has make reasonable effort to obtain a tenant;
The rental demanded is a reasonable; and
The building has been vacant during the whole period for which the rebate is claimed.
The following supporting document are required for this application :
Proof of efforts to obtain tenant :
Photograph of premise with “For Rent” banner ; or
Letter of estate agent engage to rent the premise ; or
Image of rental advertisement in newspaper/any other media (example: mudah.my)
Owner
Online via Service Sarawak portal and mobile apps.
Service Sarawak Centre at UTC Kuching, Sibu, and Miri.
Service counter at Local Council's counter.
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This application is subject to approval by the Local Council.
The Local Council have the right to reject the application.
