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Kenya land rates calculator

Estimate annual land rates owed to your county based on the Unimproved Site Value (USV) and the applicable county rate. Most Kenyan counties charge 0.05% to 0.30% of USV per year.

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USV from county valuation roll.

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Nairobi residential 0.115%, commercial 0.25%.

Result

Annual land rate

KES 5,750

Monthly equivalent

KES 479

What land rates are

Land rates are an annual property tax charged by counties on the Unimproved Site Value (USV) of land within their boundaries. The USV is the value of the land excluding any buildings, set by a county valuation roll updated periodically.

Typical county rates (2026)

  • Nairobi: 0.115% residential, 0.25% commercial
  • Mombasa: 0.10% to 0.25% by zone
  • Kisumu: 0.075% to 0.20%
  • Nakuru: 0.10% to 0.20%
  • Most rural counties: 0.05% to 0.10%

Confirm with your county\'s finance department; rates have moved in several counties in recent finance acts.

How to pay

Most counties accept land rates via dedicated paybill or county portal. Nairobi uses paybill 339900 (Nairobi County eServices). Check our county paybill directory or your county website for the right number.

Penalties for late payment

Most counties charge a 1 to 2% per month penalty on outstanding rates. Long-standing arrears can lead to inability to transfer the property in the lands registry. Settling annually in January avoids penalties.

Frequently asked

How do I find my USV?

Check your last land rates statement, or query your county lands office. Most counties also publish valuation rolls online or at the county HQ.

Are land rates payable on agricultural land?

Yes, but at lower rates than urban land. Most counties have a separate agricultural rate around 0.025%. Check your county finance act.

What if I dispute the USV?

You can object to the valuation roll within the period set by the county. Land owners can request reassessment if the USV is materially out of line with comparable parcels.

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