AMA - Frequently Asked Questions

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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly derives its legal basis from the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana, Local Governance Act 2017, Act 940 and Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2034.

There are six(6) electoral constituencies under the Accra Metropolitan Assembly namely:

Ayawaso Central;
Okaikoi South;
Ablekuma Central;
Ablekuma South;
Odododiodioo; and
Klottey Korley

There are Forty-One (41) Electoral Areas

There are six (6) Sub Metro’s and they are:

Ayawaso Central,
Okaikoi South,
Ablekuma Central,
Ablekuma South,
Ashiedu Keteke,
Osu Klottey.

The assessment can be done by contacting the Rating officer at the sub metro offices or the head office.

Payment of property rates/BOP fees can be done at all banks listed at the back of the bills and all sub metro offices including the head office

Act 845 (2016)

There are various factors which influence the value of a property and these can broadly be broken down into location, size of property, extent and type of buildings, quality and condition.

Assemblies need a reliable source of revenue to provide basic services and perform their functions. Revenue from property rates is used to fund services that benefit the community as a whole. These include the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, street lighting and storm drainage facilities; the building and operation of clinics, parks, recreational facilities, cemeteries, beaches and libraries as well as the administration of the Assembly.

Rates are paid by all property owners / occupiers, even the State.

Property rates are calculated based on the market value of the property by multiplying it by a percentage which is determined from the Annual Budget (Fee fixing resolution)

The total amount of rates collected each year is a budget balancing figure that currently comprises a significant percentage of the total Assembly budget. The amount that each property owner pays is determined by the value of his property in relation to the other properties in the Assembly area. If all properties showed the same change from the old values to the new, then all would reflect a similar rates change. The reality however is that the various types of property in the various parts of the Assembly show different changes in value and thus will have different rates changes. The specific effect on an individual property will obviously only be known once the budget process is complete and the new rate percentages are applied to the new valuation roll.

Yearly but can be paid in instalment. You can make payment at any of the sub metro offices, all banks listed at the back of the bill and to AMA revenue collectors. Note: Demand an official receipt for any payment made

A notice will be sent to each registered property owner informing him/her of the value which has been assessed in respect of his/her property.
The valuation roll will be open for public inspection at the offices of the Assembly (i.e. the head office and all Sub metro offices within the Assembly.

Should you feel that your property has been over or under valued, or incorrectly categorised, you may lodge an objection.

You can do this by writing officially to the Rating Officer, Accra Metropolitan Assembly, and Head Office with any information you have in support of your objection.

The issue is referred back to the Metropolitan valuer, who will review the valuation in the light of any additional information provided by you. You will be informed in writing of the outcome of this review.

You may lodge an appeal against the valuation and this appeal will be heard by an Appeal Board, which is appointed by the Assembly.

The Assembly must regularly, but at least once every five years, update its valuation roll. Where changes do not affect value, such as a change in ownership, the roll may simply be amended. Where changes comprise a change in value or the addition of a property to the roll, a supplementary roll must be prepared and published.

In circumstances where a property:-

was incorrectly omitted from the roll
was included in the Assembly after the last general valuation
has been subdivided or consolidated
has increased or decreased in value owing to additions, alterations and/or demolitions
was incorrectly valued during the last general valuation
was incorrectly categorised during the last general valuation

To give people the opportunity to object to the values assessed in respect of the changed or added properties.

A notice will be sent to each registered property owner whose property appears in a supplementary roll, informing him of the value which has been assessed in respect of the property. You may also view the supplementary roll at the various Sub Metro Offices

Business Operating Permit

Property rate bills are released at the beginning of every year

The properties are liable to be sold at Tax Sale

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What L.I. establishes the current Accra Metropolitan Assembly?

Which Electoral constituencies make up the Accra Metropolitan Assembly?

How many Electoral Areas are within AMA

How many Sub Metropolitan District Council does Accra Metropolitan Assembly have?

How can one get his/her property or business assessment done?

How can I pay my property rates/BOP fees?

What is the Accra Metropolitan Assembly Property Rates Act?

Which factors are taken into account during valuation?

Why are rates charged?

Who pays rates?

How are rates calculated?

Will my rates go up when there is a re-valuation?

When do I pay rates?

How will I know when there is an adjustment in my property rate?

What should I do if I am unhappy with the valuation?

How do I lodge an objection?

What happens after I have lodged an objection?

What happens if I am still unhappy with my valuation?

Why is there a supplementary roll?

What sort of event will cause a property to appear in a supplementary roll?

What is the purpose of the supplementary roll?

How will I know if my property appears in a supplementary roll?

What is BOP?

When can I expect to receive my property rate bills

What happens when you are in default of payments of property rate/tax

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