How to Check Land Rates Online in Kenya

Introduction

Owning land in Kenya comes with obligations including paying land rates. Checking your land rates online helps you stay up to date with what you owe, avoid penalties, and plan your finances. Many county and national systems now offer online rates statements. This guide will show you how to check your land rates from anywhere using official portals.

The Easiest Way

1. Log in to your county’s e-services portal or Nairobi’s portal if you are in Nairobi.

2. Select Land Rates or Revenue / Property Rates from the menu.

3. Enter your plot number, LRS number or title deed number.

4. View the amount due, outstanding balance and print or download your rates statement.

Step by Step Guide

1. Go to your county government’s online services

   • Find the e-services portal for your specific county; many counties have a section for Land Rates.

   • If you live in Nairobi, use the Nairobi County e-Services or Nairobipay portal.

2. Register or log in

   • Create an account using your National ID, email and phone number if you are new.

   • If account exists, log in.

   • Make sure your property / plot is registered and linked to your account.

3. Enter property details

   • Provide plot number, LRS number or title deed number.

   • Some counties may ask for block number, UPN (Unique Property Number), or other identifying info.

4. Check outstanding land rates

   • The system will show your land rates for the current period.

   • Check any arrears or outstanding balances.

5. Print or download statement / invoice

   • After viewing the rate details, you may download or print the invoice or statement.

   • Use this statement when making payments.

6. Make payment if required

   • Many portals allow payment via mobile money, bank transfer or credit/debit cards.

   • After payment, get a receipt from the portal.

Important Notes & Tips

• Not all counties have updated their records or enabled full online services. If your plot does not show up, visit your county land/rates office.

• Ensure your plot number, deed number or LRS number is correct to avoid getting wrong data.

• Keep copies of past payments and statements; you may need them in audits or when selling property.

• Some counties charge penalties if you delay paying rates—checking early helps avoid extra charges.

• When registering through county portals, confirm your property is recognized in the system; sometimes updates or map changes are not yet reflected online.

FAQs

Q: What do I need to check land rates online?
You need your plot number or title deed number, and access to your county’s e-services portal.

Q: Can I view the rates if my property is not registered online yet?
If property is not in the system, you may need to visit the county office to have it registered or updated.

Q: Are there charges for viewing or printing land rates statements?
Usually no; viewing statements is free. Printing may cost if using external services, or payment of portals might include small nominal fees.

Q: What if I see wrong or old information on the portal?
Contact county revenue or land rates department. Provide correct deed or plot info and ask them to update.

Q: Can I pay rates from another county portal if I own land in multiple counties?
No; you must use the correct county portal for each property’s location.