The Lagos State Government has introduced a remote platform that allows property owners in the Diaspora to resolve their Land Use Charge (LUC) complaints from anywhere in the world. The new initiative, which runs from October 8 to 28, 2025, was announced through the official Facebook page of the state government on Wednesday.
Implemented through the Land Use Charge Assessment Appeal Tribunal (LUCAAT), the platform enables affected property owners to schedule and attend virtual sessions to resolve assessment issues without traveling to Nigeria. “The Lagos State Government, through the Land Use Charge Assessment Appeal Tribunal (LUCAAT), has made it easier for property owners in the Diaspora to resolve Land Use Charge complaints or concerns — no travel required! From 8th to 28th October 2025, you can schedule a remote resolution session from anywhere in the world,” the statement read.
The government described the process as simple, secure, and stress-free, noting that the initiative was designed to make it easier for Nigerians living abroad to address property tax issues efficiently. Property owners can access the service via the LUCAAT platform by providing their Demand Notice Number, Name, Email Address, WhatsApp Number, Property Usage category, and the nature of their complaint.
Property usage categories include Owner-Occupied Residential Property, Owner and Third-Party Occupied Residential Property, Third-Party Only Occupied, Commercial Property, Vacant Property, Open Empty Land, and Agricultural Land. Users must also agree to the tribunal’s dispute resolution terms before their sessions.
The Land Use Charge (LUC) is an annual levy imposed on property owners in Lagos. It consolidates ground rent, tenement rate, and neighborhood improvement charges into a single payment, making property taxation more streamlined across the state. Under the Lagos State Land Use Charge Law 2020, all property owners, including long-term lessees and recipients of rental income, are liable to pay the charge, which also applies to vacant land.
Certain property categories, such as pensioners’ residences, public libraries, non-profit cemeteries, palaces of traditional rulers, and religious buildings used exclusively for worship or education, are exempt. Eligible owners must apply through the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance with relevant documentation to receive exemptions.
The Land Use Charge serves as a major revenue source for the state. In 2024, Lagos projected ₦700 million in LUC revenue and had already generated ₦300 million by April. The introduction of virtual resolution sessions marks a significant step toward modernizing property administration and making the system more accessible to Nigerians abroad, aligning with Lagos’s broader digital governance drive.
