From 30 August the Cadastre checks property tax before registration
Since 30 August 2026 the Cadastre Committee completes most property registrations only if property tax has been paid. Sellers should check for arrears in advance.
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What has changed
Amendments to Armenia's Tax Code were adopted on 3 July 2026, published on 29 July and took effect on 30 August. The Cadastre Committee now completes most registrations, such as transferring ownership on a sale or issuing a new certificate, only if property tax has been paid. A similar rule now applies to vehicle registration.
Who is affected
- Individuals must settle property tax up to and including the month of registration.
- Organisations must settle it for all their taxable properties in the community concerned.
- No check is needed for an individual's first registration of ownership, for registrations based on state or municipal acts, or after accepting an inheritance. The tax itself still has to be paid.
How to prove there is no debt
A no-arrears certificate is issued by the local self-government body (the city hall or community office) within 3 working days, and an electronic version is possible. In many cases the Cadastre checks for debt automatically, using data from other authorities.
Lawyers advise against delaying the registration application while waiting for the certificate: the Cadastre runs the tax check itself.
How much and when to pay in 2026
From 2026 property tax is charged in full, at 100% of the calculated amount. The transition was gradual: 25% in 2021, 30% in 2022, 35% in 2023, 50% in 2024 and 75% in 2025. The tax for the year must be paid by 1 December. Not receiving a notice does not exempt you from paying, and late payment incurs penalties.
You can estimate the amount with the property tax calculator on the Cadastre Committee website (e-cadastre.am), and confirm the exact amount and any arrears with your community.
Key points
- Since 30 August 2026 most Cadastre registrations are completed only if property tax has been paid.
- Exemptions: an individual's first registration of ownership, inheritance, and state or municipal acts.
- Communities issue a no-arrears certificate within 3 working days.
- In 2026 the tax is paid in full, with a deadline of 1 December.
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