Carmel:The Carmel Municipality has issued a statement to clarify misinformation circulating on social media regarding property tax and valuation work. The municipality emphasized that no decision has been made to impose a property tax or approve any assessment work.
According to Maan News Agency, the municipality stated that during Municipal Council session No. (557/26), the only decision made was to assign a competent employee to follow up on the municipality's records with the Property Tax and Assessment Department. This did not result in any approval of tax imposition or assessment.
The municipality explained that the valuation and property tax procedures are governed by applicable legislation, specifically the decree-law issued in 2018 by President Mahmoud Abbas, which is implemented by relevant authorities, not the municipal council. Citizens who wish to object to estimation results have a 30-day period to submit their objections through legal channels.
Furthermore, the municipality underscored that its role is restricted to monitoring records and does not extend to making decisions or procedures issued by the Property Tax and Assessment Department. It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens' rights and respecting their right to express objections legally.
In conclusion, the municipality condemned any abuse, defamation, or attacks against it and its members, stating that any violations will be addressed through legal procedures.