The real estate tax and land tax in the Republic of Moldova are established at the local level, based on decisions issued by local public authorities (LPA). Depending on the category of the taxable property and its characteristics, the maximum rates set by legislation apply, while the exact rate is approved by municipalities, towns, and rural localities.
Below is the fully updated and unique table reflecting the maximum rates stipulated by law for the period 2020–2025.
Table of Maximum Tax Rates (2020–2025)
I. Agricultural Land
1. Land (excluding hayfields and pastures)
| Category |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| 1.1. Land with cadastral indicators |
| Rate |
1.5 lei per 1 grade-hectare |
1.5 lei |
1.5 lei |
The rate is set by the LPA (per 1 grade-hectare or per 1 ha) |
| 1.2. Land without cadastral indicators |
| Rate |
110 lei per 1 ha |
110 lei |
110 lei |
| 2. Hayfields and pastures |
| With cadastral indicators |
0.75 lei per 1 grade-hectare |
0.75 |
0.75 |
Rate set by LPA |
| Without cadastral indicators |
55 lei per 1 ha |
55 |
55 |
Rate set by LPA |
| 3. Land occupied by water bodies (ponds, lakes, etc.) |
115 lei per 1 ha |
115 |
115 |
Rate set by LPA |
II. Land Within Localities (Intravilan)
1. Land under residential buildings and household plots
| Category |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Rural localities |
1 leu per 100 m² |
1 |
1 |
Rate set by LPA |
| Land allocated by LPA in extravilan due to lack of land in intravilan, not assessed by the cadastre |
| Towns |
2 lei per 100 m² |
2 |
2 |
Rate set by LPA |
| Municipalities Chișinău and Bălți |
10 lei |
10 |
10 |
LPA rate |
| Other municipalities and district towns |
4 lei |
4 |
4 |
LPA rate |
| Land for agricultural enterprises (not assessed) |
| Towns and villages |
10 lei |
10 |
10 |
LPA |
| Chișinău / Bălți |
30 lei |
30 |
30 |
LPA |
| Other municipalities |
10 lei |
10 |
10 |
LPA |
III. Land Outside Localities (Extravilan)
| Type of land |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Land without buildings, quarries or degraded land |
70 lei per 1 ha |
70 |
70 |
Set by LPA |
| Land with buildings, quarries or degraded land |
350 lei |
350 |
350 |
LPA |
IV. Tax on Agricultural Buildings and Structures (Non-assessed)
| Category |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Legal entities and entrepreneurs |
0.1% of book value |
0.1% |
0.1% |
Rate determined by LPA |
| Individuals |
0.1% of asset value |
0.1% |
0.1% |
LPA |
V. Tax on Non-Residential Properties (Except Garages)
| Category |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Legal entities and entrepreneurs |
0.3% |
0.3% |
0.3% |
Set by LPA |
| Individuals |
0.3% |
0.3% |
0.3% |
LPA |
VI. Tax on Residential Property (Until 2022 – limit abolished)
| Indicator |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Maximum rate |
0.4% |
0.4% |
0.4% |
Abolished by Law 356/2022 |
- |
- |
| Minimum rate |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
VII. Tax on Agricultural Land with Buildings
| Indicator |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Maximum rate |
0.3% |
0.3% |
0.3% |
Abolished by Law 356/2022 |
- |
- |
| Minimum rate |
0.1% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
VIII. Progressive Increase of the Rate for Residential Properties (Abolished) — for individuals not engaged in entrepreneurial activity
| Surface area |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024–2025 |
| 100–150 m² |
×1.5 |
×1.5 |
×1.5 |
×1.5 |
Abolished |
| 150–200 m² |
×2 |
×2 |
×2 |
×1.5 |
| 200–300 m² |
×10 |
×10 |
×10 |
×10 |
| Over 300 m² |
×15 |
×15 |
×15 |
×15 |
Where to Check Tax Rates for Your Locality
The real estate tax and land tax rates are established by local public authorities (LPA), based on the type and characteristics of the taxable property.
The current rates for different localities can be verified using the following sources:
- State Register of Local Acts – in the “Decisions” section. Select the relevant local authority under the “LPA” category, then choose “Local taxes and fees” under “Field of activity”.
- State Tax Service (STS) – the Legislation section, page “Documents issued by LPA”, where local tax decisions are published.
- Official websites of city halls in the municipalities and towns of the Republic of Moldova, where local acts and updated tax rates are published.