Pay stamp duty, national land rent, or county land rates
From: Government of Kenya (public information)
Published 3 June 2026 · Last updated 3 June 2026
Find out how to pay statutory land taxes, clear annual national land rent, and settle local county property rates. This page covers payment timelines, tax calculators, and how to download official clearance certificates required for property transfers on eCitizen and Ardhisasa.
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Quick facts
- Processing time
- Instant for online payment validations; up to 3 working days for a government valuer to confirm stamp duty variables on property transfers.
- Base cost
- Variable calculated costs based on land valuation, location, and plot parameters
- How to apply
- Online (Digital submission)
Fees and times can change. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Before you start
- The property must have a valid, converted digital parcel block number registered on Ardhisasa or your county’s revenue eCitizen system.
- For Stamp Duty: A formal valuation request must have been completed, and a certified government valuer must have already uploaded the property appraisal report to your portal profile.
Documents you need
- The target property's registration Title Number or unique Block/Parcel identifier.
- The active KRA PIN or National ID numbers of the property owners.
- The approved Government Valuation Report reference code (only required when paying stamp duty during transfers).
Step by step
- Fetch active tax balances or generate a valuation slip
Log into your verified personal or corporate account on the Ardhisasa portal (for rent and stamp duty) or your respective County Government eCitizen hub (for land rates). Enter your parcel number to fetch real-time debt balances or view your uploaded valuation report.
- Generate a Payment Registration Number (PRN)
Review the calculated cost breakdown on your screen. Click "Generate Payment Slip" to create a unique Payment Registration Number (PRN / e-Slip) linked directly to the Central Bank of Kenya government tax collection ledger.
- Settle liabilities via M-Pesa or RTGS bank transfer
Open your mobile wallet or online banking app. Use the universal government paybill number or selection codes. Input your 14-digit PRN string as your account tracking reference, enter the exact calculated amount, and submit the funds.
- Download your official clearance certificates
Once payment clears the automated ledger, return to your dashboard. The system will instantly unlock a downloadable, secure Land Rent Clearance Certificate or County Rates Clearance Certificate embedded with a QR verification barcode.
Fees and charges
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Stamp Duty Surcharge - Urban/Municipality Property Transfers (Calculated on market valuation) | |
| Stamp Duty Surcharge - Rural/Agricultural Property Transfers (Calculated on market valuation) | 2% of property value |
| Annual National Land Rent (Fixed fee depending on leasehold agreement parameters) | Variable by title lease |
| Annual County Land Rates (Determined by your county's valuation roll scale) | Variable by county zone |
| eCitizen Portal / Payment Integration Processing Charge | Free (Tax payments themselves bypass standard operational surcharges) |