Irish homeowners face a serious warning: failure to submit their Local Property Tax (LPT) return before the upcoming deadline of Friday, November 7, 2025, could result in fines of up to €3,000. The deadline for this crucial return is fast approaching, with over one million property owners yet to file.
Revenue is stressing the importance of immediate action, as this filing determines the LPT charge for the five-year period from 2026 to 2030.
Key Steps to Avoid Penalties
Property owners must complete three essential steps by the deadline:
- Determine the valuation band of their property as at November 1, 2025. This self-assessed value sets the LPT rate for the next five years.
- Submit their LPT Return, including the determined valuation band, by Friday, November 7, 2025.
- Pay, or make arrangements to pay, the LPT charge for 2026.
Revenue’s Warning on Non-Compliance
Katie Clair, Manager of Revenue’s LPT Branch, has urged all outstanding property owners to file immediately. She acknowledged the encouraging number of returns filed so far (over 550,000) but highlighted the significant number of returns still outstanding.
Consequences of Failing to File:
- Property owners who fail to file an LPT return at all could face a penalty of up to €3,000.
- Revenue also has the authority to use enforcement measures to recover the debt, including deducting the LPT directly from wages, social welfare, or pension payments.
The most straightforward method for submission is via the LPT portal, which can be accessed through the Revenue’s myAccount or ROS services. Revenue confirmed that recent technical issues with the portal were addressed with a system update implemented earlier in the day.
