The Lagos State Government has urged property owners who failed to pay their 2025 Land Use Charge to settle their outstanding bills before enforcement actions begin.
The warning was contained in a statement announcing the release of the 2026 Land Use Charge bills, signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, Adeleke Quadri.
According to the statement, property owners are encouraged to take advantage of the 15 per cent early payment discount by settling their bills within the stipulated period.
The government also warned that enforcement measures against defaulters from the 2025 payment cycle would commence soon.
Officials described the Land Use Charge as a key source of revenue used to fund infrastructure development and essential public services across the state, including roads, healthcare facilities, schools and security initiatives.
The ministry noted that taxpayers’ contributions had supported major projects such as the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line and the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, both designed to improve mobility and reduce travel time across the metropolis.
It added that the funds had also been used for the construction and rehabilitation of strategic roads and bridges, the expansion and modernisation of healthcare facilities, and initiatives aimed at strengthening security across the state.
Speaking on the release of the 2026 bill, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Tajudeen Mahmud, emphasised the importance of compliance.
He said the Land Use Charge is not only a statutory obligation but also a civic responsibility that contributes directly to the development of the state.
Mahmud urged property owners to pay their bills promptly to support government efforts to improve infrastructure, healthcare, education, security and environmental services.
The statement further noted that Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains committed to building a safe, resilient and globally competitive megacity through sustained investments in infrastructure and development.
Property owners were advised to make payments through internet banking, designated bank branches, USSD options, Point of Sale terminals at Land Use Charge offices, the Lagos Online Assistant WhatsApp platform, and the Lagos Revenue Portal.
The ministry also reiterated that property owners should take advantage of the early payment discount and fulfil their civic responsibility by paying their Land Use Charge promptly.
The payment of the charge has long generated disputes between landlords and tenants over who should bear the responsibility. However, in 2016, the Lagos State Government clarified that landowners and landlords—not tenants—are responsible for paying the Land Use Charge.
