Real Estate Tax and Land Tax Rates in Moldova (2020–2025)

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.
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