Santa Marta Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Santa Marta’s 2026 property tax was due without interest by 31 July. Discounts reached 20% through 31 March, with conditions. (2026 tax calendar, article 6)
Who it applies to
This guide covers this city’s property tax. For the general rules, see property tax for foreign owners.
Steps to get the bill and pay
- Open the Santa Marta city website.
- Choose the tax portal (Portal de impuestos).
- Choose property tax (Impuesto Predial Unificado).
- Choose receipt generation (Emisión de recibos).
- Choose the cadastral-reference or registry-folio search.
- Enter the property detail.
- Select property tax in the sub-tax field (Sub-Tributo).
- Select Search (Consultar).
- Check the property, year and balance.
- Follow the portal instructions to generate the payment document.
- Use a payment channel shown on the document or portal.
- Save the receipt.
Costs and interest
The property bill shows the amount due. Check the tax, any surcharges and any interest as separate items. This guide does not calculate an assessment for your case.
Article 6, paragraph 2 allows interest on unpaid 2026 tax from 1 August 2026. The period without 2026 interest does not waive earlier-year interest. Request the current assessment from Hacienda.
Documents and owners abroad
The current portal linked by the city website offers searches by current or old cadastral reference, registry folio, owner ID or address. It does not list a separate NIT search. The public screen does not confirm passport or foreigner-ID support. Ask Hacienda about those records.
Where to ask
The revenue office (Dirección de Rentas) receives queries at Hacienda@santamarta.gov.co. The official calendar also lists its in-person offices. Include the property reference when requesting guidance.
2026 deadlines and discount
Checked October 25, 2026.
| 2026 deadline | Earlier years clear or fully settled | Earlier years still unpaid |
|---|---|---|
| Through 31 March | 20% | 10% |
| Through 30 April | 15% | 5% |
| May through 31 July | No discount or 2026 interest | No discount or 2026 interest |
Discounts require full payment of the current year. The larger benefit requires earlier years to be clear or fully settled. It applies only to 2026 property tax. It excludes the environmental surcharge. These deadlines have passed.
Common mistakes
Using another city’s calendar, paying the wrong year or treating a bill as a receipt can leave an unpaid balance. If someone else pays, request the official receipt.
Exceptions
The installment paragraph on page 7 says 2026 in its heading. Its text then says 2024 and 31 December of that same year. Do not treat it as a confirmed installment schedule. Ask Hacienda to confirm the tax year, dates and conditions in writing before relying on that option.
Sources
Official sources checked on 25 October 2026.
Educational information, not legal or tax advice. These are general rules. Ask a Colombian lawyer or accountant about your case.
Open the owner deadline checker for other dates.
Frequently asked questions
When did interest on unpaid 2026 tax start?
The calendar allows interest on unpaid current-year tax from 1 August 2026.
Does the discount include the environmental surcharge?
No. The calendar excludes the environmental surcharge.
Can I pay in installments through December?
That deadline is not confirmed for 2026. The clause names both 2026 and 2024. Ask Hacienda for written confirmation of the year, dates and terms.
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