{"id":146614,"date":"2025-04-07T15:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisney.com\/?p=146614"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:13:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:13:32","slug":"understanding-the-residential-zoned-land-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisney.com\/understanding-the-residential-zoned-land-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Residential Zoned Land Tax"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Article by <a href=\"https:\/\/lisney.com\/team\/shane-o-connor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shane O&#8217;Connor<\/a>, <\/em><em>Head of Development Land, <\/em><em>at Lisney. (<a href=\"mailto:soconnor@lisney.com\">soconnor@lisney.com<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What Landowners Need to Know About the New Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A significant new tax measure took effect earlier this year that could have serious implications for landowners across Ireland. The <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"422\">Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)<\/strong>, introduced in <strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"455\">February 2025<\/strong>, is designed to encourage the development of land that has been zoned for housing and it\u2019s something landowners should pay close attention to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Was the RZLT Introduced?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1012\">At its core, the RZLT is a tool to help tackle Ireland\u2019s ongoing housing supply issues. By placing an annual charge on undeveloped land that\u2019s already zoned for residential use and has access to essential services like water, roads, and electricity, the Government hopes to motivate landowners to either proceed with development or make their land available to those who will.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1098\">The ultimate goal is simple: <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1097\">increase the pace at which new homes are delivered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1274\">If your land falls within the scope of the RZLT, you\u2019ll be required to pay <strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1243\">3% of its current market value every year<\/strong>. This applies to land that is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1395\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1330\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1330\">Zoned specifically for residential development, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1395\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1395\">Serviced, or capable of being serviced, by key infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1622\">It\u2019s worth noting that <strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1460\">most existing homes are not affected<\/strong> by this tax. If a property is already subject to the <strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1542\">Local Property Tax (LPT)<\/strong>, it is classified as a residential property and therefore exempt from the RZLT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2400\">If you own land zoned for residential development, now is the time to act. Start by reviewing the most recent <strong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2302\">RZLT maps published by your local authority<\/strong>. These maps are updated periodically and identify the plots of land currently subject to the tax. It\u2019s also important to <strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2480\">assess whether you may be eligible for an exemption<\/strong>, as there are specific reliefs that may apply depending on your land\u2019s status and use. The introduction of the RZLT adds another layer of complexity to land ownership and development planning in Ireland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2400\">If you&#8217;re unsure about how this tax impacts you or your property portfolio, <strong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2816\">our team at Lisney is here to help<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2567\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Understanding the Residential Zoned Land Tax\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3tKAYTWXTsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article by Shane O&#8217;Connor, Head of Development Land, at Lisney. (soconnor@lisney.com) What Landowners Need to Know About the New Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) A significant new tax measure took effect earlier this year that could have serious implications for landowners across Ireland. 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