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Declare vacant properties by 15 January 2018
Published on 01 December 2017
Homes located in inner and middle suburban Melbourne left unoccupied for more than six months in 2017, may attract vacant residential land tax.
If you own a property in one of the affected council areas and it was unoccupied for six months or more between 1 May and 31 December 2017, you must notify us via our online portal by 15 January 2018.
Our compliance program will look at both non-reporting of vacant properties and incorrect exemption claims.
| Affected council areas: | |
|---|---|
| Banyule | Melbourne |
| Bayside | Monash |
| Boroondara | Moonee Valley |
| Darebin | Moreland |
| Glen Eira | Port Phillip |
| Hobsons Bay | Stonnington |
| Manningham | Whitehorse |
| Maribyrnong | Yarra |
To help you understand your obligations, our website includes:
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- An online tool to help people determine their liability
- A vacant residential land tax calculator
We are also running a series of interactive webinars over the next few weeks, with experts who will be able to answer your questions about the tax.
Last modified: 22 May 2024
