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RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Section 222

RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Section 222

Assessment of Property Subject to Back Taxes.

Section 222

SECTION 222. Assessment of Property Subject to Back Taxes. - Real property declared for the first time shall be assessed for taxes for the period during which it would have been liable but in no case for more than ten (10) years prior to the date of initial assessment: Provided, however, That such taxes shall be computed on the basis of the applicable schedule of values in force during the corresponding period. If such taxes are paid on or before the end of the quarter following the date the notice of assessment was received by the owner or his representative, no interest for delinquency shall be imposed thereon; otherwise, such taxes shall be subject to an interest at the rate of two percent (2%) per month or a fraction thereof from the date of the receipt of the assessment until such taxes are fully paid.

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CitationRA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Section 222 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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