AMA recovers GH¢42,000 on first day of property rate crack down

The Head of Revenue at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Felicity Essilfie Conduah, has disclosed that the Assembly recovered GH¢42,000 in property rates on the first day of a major revenue mobilisation and enforcement exercise aimed at improving compliance with local taxes and levies within the capital.

The exercise, which commenced on Monday, June 22, 2026, forms part of the Assembly’s efforts to boost internally generated funds and strengthen revenue collection to support development projects and essential municipal services.

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According to her, the operation focused on businesses with outstanding Business Operating Permit (BOP) fees and property rate obligations.

“In total, we have been able to generate GH¢42,000, and the company that made the payment is Charkieh. They indicated that they had already paid for 2023 when the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) was collecting property rates, and in some cases, we do not yet have complete information on those payments,” she said.

She further explained that the Assembly had begun reconciling records for some businesses that disputed outstanding bills, noting that copies of payment receipts had been collected for verification.

“I have taken copies of their receipts and will return to the office to reconcile the records. They also claimed to have made some payments that are not reflected in our records, although our system shows some credits. We will complete the reconciliation and return to them regarding any outstanding balance,” she added.

The AMA also granted temporary extensions to some businesses following concerns about billing structures and assessments.

The four-week exercise is expected to target businesses and property owners across the metropolis as the Assembly seeks to improve compliance levels and recover outstanding revenues.

Conduah stressed that payment of property rates and Business Operating Permit fees remains a legal obligation for all businesses and property owners.

“Property rates and Business Operating Permit fees are mandatory payments. In fact, BOP fees are expected to be paid before the commencement of the year,” she noted.

She further encouraged residents and businesses to honour their obligations, explaining that the funds collected are critical to financing the Assembly’s operations and improving service delivery across Accra.

“The funds we collect are what we use to finance the activities of the Assembly. I therefore encourage all businesses and property owners to fulfil their obligations and pay their bills,” she said.

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