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Vientiane authorities are planning to revise official land appraisal prices to better reflect current market values and help prevent losses in state revenue, according to a report presented to the Vientiane People’s Council on September 23, 2026.
(KPL) The report was presented by the Vientiane Department of Agriculture and Environment during a working session led by Mr. Nakhasene Sihalath, Vice President of the Vientiane People’s Council. The session reviewed the implementation of land appraisal prices across all nine districts of Vientiane Capital.
The current appraisal framework was established under Decision No. 142/VDP of the Vientiane Mayor’s Office in 2021 to provide a common basis for calculating land-related fees and taxes. However, rapid urban expansion, residential development and infrastructure projects have contributed to significant increases in land values, making some official appraisal prices outdated compared with market conditions.
The report identified several challenges, including differences in how districts apply official appraisal prices and the use of other legal provisions for calculating certain transactions. These practices can create inconsistencies and affect state revenue collection.
It also noted that the 2021 decision did not establish unit rates for valuing buildings and other structures. As a result, officials have had to refer to provisions under earlier regulations when handling some cases.
The authorities also stressed that official land appraisal prices are primarily used as a basis for calculating land-use right transfer fees and income taxes. They are not automatically used to determine compensation for land affected by development projects. Where compensation values differ significantly from appraisal prices, a separate committee must be established and approved by the Vientiane People’s Council in accordance with regulations.
Going forward, authorities are considering several options for revising land appraisal prices, including setting them at 10–30% of prevailing market values or increasing existing baseline prices by 10–30%, taking into account economic conditions and infrastructure development.
Relevant sectors will also work to modernise the land valuation system by developing clear and standardised guidelines and using online platforms to improve public access to land valuation regulations and pricing information.
The planned revisions are aimed at making land valuation more transparent and consistent while improving the effectiveness of land-related revenue collection.
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