In early March 2026, Albania entered the practical phase of its property revaluation program, allowing property owners to update the registered value of their assets at a reduced tax rate. The key measure sets the revaluation tax at 5% instead of the standard 15%, and the program is scheduled to run until December 31, 2026.

📜 The revaluation applies to apartments, houses, commercial properties, and land plots. The taxable base is calculated as the difference between the previously registered value and the new value established after the revaluation. For buildings, a depreciation coefficient of 1% for each year of use is applied, with a maximum reduction of 30%.

For many years, one of the structural issues in Albania’s real estate market has been that the official value of properties often lagged behind their actual market value. The new program allows property owners to legally bring cadastral and fiscal values closer to market levels under more favorable conditions. For sellers, this means a more predictable tax base. For buyers and investors, it increases transparency in the market, particularly in segments where transactions often occur with a significant gap between historical and current property values.

🌍 This change is especially relevant for parts of Albania where international demand has been pushing prices upward for years. When the government opens a window for revaluation at 5% instead of 15%, some property owners begin preparing their assets for sale more actively. As a result, more properties may enter the market in a clearer and more formalized condition, potentially improving the quality of supply in locations where buyer interest is already strong.

📈 From a broader perspective, the revaluation program creates several advantages for Albania’s real estate market:

— it increases transparency in asset valuation;
— it reduces the fiscal burden compared to the standard regime;
— it encourages owners to regularize documentation and property values;
— it improves the attractiveness of the market for buyers looking at emerging investment destinations.

🔎 As the revaluation program rolls out, interest in the Albanian property market may continue to grow. If you are considering buying property by the sea, investing in a rental asset, or entering one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the Balkans, you can explore available properties in Albania on our website.