With the value of houses across the county having significantly risen over the last few years, residential property owners could find their property now falls into a higher band.
But the good news is, according to recent figures from Louth County Council, an estimated 48pc of households in Louth are in the first band, which means a LPT of €95 in 2026 (valuation up to €240,000).
Over 24pc fall within the second band of €235 (for houses valued up to €315,000), and just over 18pc are on the third band rate of €333 (up to €420,000). A further 10pc are in top rate of over €333 (valuation over €420,000).
Local property tax paid is based on the market value of the property on the valuation date, which was last set on November 1, 2021 but a nationwide revaluation of residential properties is currently getting underway, and could throw up larger bills for a number of homeowners.
Louth councillors voted in August not to increase the LPT rate, so as it stands only an increase in property valuation will push up the tax owed by owners.
Reminders are being issued by Revenue to all residential property owners in Louth of the fast approaching deadline.
Property owners who have not yet done so are reminded that they need to complete the following three steps: Determine the valuation band of their property as at 1 November 2025 ; Submit their LPT Return, including the valuation band, by 7 November 2025 and; Pay, or make arrangements to pay, the LPT charge for 2026.
Extensive guidance on how to determine the valuation band of a property and submit an LPT return is available on the Revenue website and can be accessed at www.revenue.ie/lpt.
This guidance includes an interactive valuation tool which provides an estimated average valuation band for residential properties in each area, based on Eircode or location.
Revenue reminds property owners that the valuation tool is a guide only. Owners should consider their property’s features and condition, and use additional information sources where needed, to determine the most accurate valuation.
Katie Clair, Manager of Revenue’s LPT Branch, advised: “The level of returns filed to date is encouraging. However, I urge any property owner who has not yet thought about their LPT for 2026 to do so now.
When submitting your LPT return you will be asked to make arrangements to pay your LPT charge for 2026. There are a number of payment options available, and property owners can pick the one which suits them best.”
The quickest and easiest way for property owners to file their LPT return is through the LPT portal, which can also be accessed via myAccount or ROS.
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