In Jamaica, each parcel of land is assigned a unique Valuation Number, commonly known as the Property Tax Number. This number is an eleven-digit reference used to identify properties on the Valuation Roll, a government-maintained record of all land parcels, both registered and unregistered. The Valuation Number serves as a critical tool for locating properties and supporting the country’s property tax system. For instance, the number not only provides an identifier for tax purposes but also helps pinpoint a property’s physical location on the ground, using a combination of numbers that correspond to a map, grid, and parcel. The structure of the Valuation Number allows authorities to quickly identify specific land areas, and in regions with high population densities, such as Kingston & St. Andrew and St. James, alphanumeric codes are used to manage the large number of parcels in smaller spaces.
How It Works: An Example in Real Life
Imagine you’re interested in buying a piece of land in t…
