Local Property Tax Portal Issues Resolved – Revenue
- recent technical issues with the Local Property Tax (LPT) portal have been resolved, according to Revenue.
- As of today, October 29, 2025, 550,000 LPT returns have been filed ahead of the November 7, 2025 deadline, with 27,000 submitted on October 28, 2025 alone.
- Property owners who have not yet filed their LPT return are reminded to follow these steps:
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Local Property Tax (LPT) Filing Update & Guide
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Updated October 29, 2025, 18:26:12 PST
LPT Portal Issues Resolved, Filing Numbers Rise
recent technical issues with the Local Property Tax (LPT) portal have been resolved, according to Revenue. Since the fix was deployed this morning, nearly 10,000 returns have been successfully submitted. Revenue encourages anyone experiencing difficulties to contact the LPT helpline at 01 738 3626.
As of today, October 29, 2025, 550,000 LPT returns have been filed ahead of the November 7, 2025 deadline, with 27,000 submitted on October 28, 2025 alone.
how to File Your LPT Return
Property owners who have not yet filed their LPT return are reminded to follow these steps:
- Determine Your Property’s Valuation Band: Assess the valuation band of your property as of November 1, 2025.
- Submit Your LPT Return: Submit your LPT return, including the valuation band, by November 7, 2025.
- Pay Your LPT Charge: Pay, or make arrangements to pay, the LPT charge for 2026.
Detailed guidance on determining your property’s valuation band and submitting your return is available on the Revenue website. This includes an interactive valuation tool that estimates average valuation bands for residential properties based on Eircode or location.
Understanding Valuation Bands
The LPT is calculated based on the value of your property, categorized into valuation bands. These bands are periodically updated to reflect market changes. The valuation date for the 2026 LPT charge is November 1, 2025. Using the Revenue’s valuation tool is the recommended method for determining your property’s band.
Payment Options for 2026 LPT
Revenue offers several convenient payment options for the 2026 LPT charge:
- Payment in Full: Pay the full amount by credit, debit card, or cash by january 9, 2026.
- Annual Debit Instruction: arrange an annual debit instruction, to be processed on March 20, 2026.
- Monthly Direct Debit: Set up a direct debit, with the first payment processed on January 15, 2026, and subsequent payments on the 15th of each month for the remainder of the year.
- Deduction at Source: Choose a deduction directly from your salary, wages, or occupational pension, with the first payment in January and continuing throughout the year.
Key Dates to Remember
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Valuation Date for 2026 LPT |
| November 7, 2025 | LPT Return Filing Deadline |
| January 9, 2026 | Payment in Full Deadline |
| january 15, 2026 | First Monthly Direct Debit Payment |
| March 20, 2026 | Annual Debit Instruction Processing Date |