Councilors Point Out Energy-Saving Property Tax Reduction Not Applicable to Old Apartments, Taipei City Continues Promotion
Taipei City is promoting a new policy to reduce property tax by 5% for buildings with an energy efficiency label of Level 1 or higher. However, councilors are concerned that old apartments without management committees may find it difficult to apply, rendering the policy ineffective. The Department of Finance states that buildings are the largest source of carbon emissions and encourages energy saving through measures like air conditioning replacement. The department will collaborate with the Department of Urban Development to promote the policy through various channels.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang, Taipei, April 15) Taipei City Government is promoting a new policy where buildings that obtain an energy efficiency label of Level 1 or higher can receive a 5% reduction in property tax. Councilors stated that old apartments without management committees might find it difficult to apply, potentially making the new policy ineffective. The Department of Finance stated today that it will discuss cooperation with the Department of Urban Development to promote the policy through diverse channels.
Taipei City Department of Finance's March press release mentioned that to fulfill Taipei City's 2050 net-zero commitment, starting from July 1 this year, a 5% tax reduction on the standard unit price of houses will be granted to properties that first obtain an energy efficiency label of Level 1 or higher, hoping to work with the public to promote the goal of net-zero emissions.
Taipei City Department of Finance reported on this new policy to the City Council's Finance and Construction Committee yesterday. Councilors raised questions, such as the fact that old houses constitute the majority in Taipei, but the tax reduction for obtaining a Level 1 energy efficiency label might only benefit new high-rises or commercial buildings.
Taiwan People's Party Taipei City Councilor Lin Chen-yu said that 60% to 70% of Taipei's buildings are old apartments, most of which do not have management committees, making it difficult to apply. This might lead to the public feeling indifferent to the new policy, and the city government should promote it more before it takes effect.
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei City Councilor Yen Juo-fang stated that for the city government's energy-saving property tax reduction, a professional appraisal report must first be obtained. The public might worry about high appraisal fees. The policy's intention is good, but it might be inaccessible to apartment residents. She suggested promoting it to old high-rises or apartments first.
Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Hsu Hung-ting said that the city government's new tax reduction policy could raise the interest rate to 10%, and preliminary estimates suggest it should not affect the city treasury's revenue. Currently, it seems that only new high-rises can easily obtain an energy efficiency label, while it is more difficult for old apartments. Councilor Chan Wei-yuan believes the policy's intention is good but should first coordinate horizontally with the Department of Urban Development.
Department of Finance Director Hu Hsiao-lan responded in the committee that the largest source of carbon emissions in Taipei is buildings. Providing tax incentives, such as replacing air conditioners to achieve energy saving and carbon reduction, applies to both new and old houses, residential or commercial. The department will continue to collect public opinion and review the policy dynamically.
The Department of Finance added today that to obtain a Level 1 or higher energy efficiency label, improvements must be made to air conditioning systems, building exterior walls and roofs, and lighting systems. After obtaining the energy efficiency label, the 5% reduction on the standard unit price of houses can be applied.
The Department of Finance stated that this year's property tax payment notices will include explanations of the energy efficiency label tax reduction content. It is currently discussing cooperation with the Taipei City Department of Urban Development to promote it to citizens applying for building permits or old house renovation subsidies, and will continue to expand promotion through diverse channels. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang, Taipei, April 15) Taipei City Government is promoting a new policy where buildings that obtain an energy efficiency label of Level 1 or higher can receive a 5% reduction in property tax. Councilors stated that old apartments without management committees might find it difficult to apply, potentially making the new policy ineffective. The Department of Finance stated today that it will discuss cooperation with the Department of Urban Development to promote the policy through diverse channels.
Taipei City Department of Finance's March press release mentioned that to fulfill Taipei City's 2050 net-zero commitment, starting from July 1 this year, a 5% tax reduction on the standard unit price of houses will be granted to properties that first obtain an energy efficiency label of Level 1 or higher, hoping to work with the public to promote the goal of net-zero emissions.
Taipei City Department of Finance reported on this new policy to the City Council's Finance and Construction Committee yesterday. Councilors raised questions, such as the fact that old houses constitute the majority in Taipei, but the tax reduction for obtaining a Level 1 energy efficiency label might only benefit new high-rises or commercial buildings.
Taiwan People's Party Taipei City Councilor Lin Chen-yu said that 60% to 70% of Taipei's buildings are old apartments, most of which do not have management committees, making it difficult to apply. This might lead to the public feeling indifferent to the new policy, and the city government should promote it more before it takes effect.
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei City Councilor Yen Juo-fang stated that for the city government's energy-saving property tax reduction, a professional appraisal report must first be obtained. The public might worry about high appraisal fees. The policy's intention is good, but it might be inaccessible to apartment residents. She suggested promoting it to old high-rises or apartments first.
Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Hsu Hung-ting said that the city government's new tax reduction policy could raise the interest rate to 10%, and preliminary estimates suggest it should not affect the city treasury's revenue. Currently, it seems that only new high-rises can easily obtain an energy efficiency label, while it is more difficult for old apartments. Councilor Chan Wei-yuan believes the policy's intention is good but should first coordinate horizontally with the Department of Urban Development.
Department of Finance Director Hu Hsiao-lan responded in the committee that the largest source of carbon emissions in Taipei is buildings. Providing tax incentives, such as replacing air conditioners to achieve energy saving and carbon reduction, applies to both new and old houses, residential or commercial. The department will continue to collect public opinion and review the policy dynamically.
The Department of Finance added today that to obtain a Level 1 or higher energy efficiency label, improvements must be made to air conditioning systems, building exterior walls and roofs, and lighting systems. After obtaining the energy efficiency label, the 5% reduction on the standard unit price of houses can be applied.
The Department of Finance stated that this year's property tax payment notices will include explanations of the energy efficiency label tax reduction content. It is currently discussing cooperation with the Taipei City Department of Urban Development to promote it to citizens applying for building permits or old house renovation subsidies, and will continue to expand promotion through diverse channels. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150415
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