CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – In an official announcement issued June 8, 2026, the Nevis Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has confirmed a three-month extension for 2026 annual property tax payments, pushing the original June 30 deadline to September 30 for all property holders across the island.
The regulatory adjustment comes directly in response to the ongoing island-wide General Property Valuation Exercise, a comprehensive upgrade project the IRD is currently carrying out to modernize Nevis’ outdated property tax framework. Department officials explain that the overhaul is designed to bring greater accuracy, transparency, and fairness to property assessments by aligning all evaluated values with current real estate market conditions across Nevis.
To address public concerns over potential valuation increases that could lead to higher tax burdens, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has confirmed it will roll out targeted relief measures to soften impacts, with a specific focus on protecting lower- and middle-income property owners.
Once the valuation project is finalized, every property owner will receive an official Certificate of Valuation detailing their updated assessment. Under local tax regulations, taxpayers will be granted a 30-day statutory window to file formal objections or request additional clarification if they dispute the assigned valuation.
The IRD notes that 2026 property tax demand notices will be distributed to all owners well ahead of the new September 30 payment deadline. Notices will be sent via traditional postal mail, and digital copies will also be accessible through the department’s official online platform. Property owners are strongly encouraged to pre-register for an account on the IRD’s E-Government Portal at www.sknird.com to enable quick, convenient digital access to their tax bills as soon as they are released.
Multiple payment channels remain available for taxpayers to complete their 2026 property tax obligations:
– Direct deposit to the designated Eastern Caribbean dollar account at The Bank of Nevis, account number 226316
– Wire transfer to the same Eastern Caribbean dollar account at The Bank of Nevis
– In-person payments including cheques made out to the Nevis Island Administration, credit card, debit card, and cash transactions at the IRD’s Payment Division
The IRD extended gratitude to the Nevis public for their patience and ongoing cooperation throughout the multi-stage revaluation process, which is expected to create a more equitable tax system for the island long-term.
Residents with additional questions about the valuation process, new deadline, or payment procedures are invited to contact the IRD’s Property Valuation Division via phone at (869) 469-5521 (extensions 5015 or 5017), mobile at (869) 667-3125, or WhatsApp at the same mobile number.