Liberia Land Authority begins property valuation reform in three counties

Published: February 25, 2026

MONROVIA — The Liberia Land Authority has launched a 10-day training and public awareness campaign under the government’s Real Property Valuation Project, marking a significant step toward reforming Liberia’s land and property taxation system.

The initiative, implemented under the Public Sector Investment Program, targets Montserrado, Margibi and Nimba counties in its first phase and is intended to establish a modern, transparent and standardized national property valuation framework.

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Building a Credible Valuation System

At the start of the training, Project Field Supervisor and Assistant Director for the Valuation Division Charles Kortimai said the exercise is designed to prepare enumerators and field officers for nationwide property identification and data collection. “The ten-day training is to equip our data collectors with the skills needed to properly identify properties and gather accurate information,” Kortimai said. “If the data is not correct, the system will not be credible.”

Participants are receiving instruction in technical data collection, ethical standards, community engagement and the use of digital tools, including the LLA-developed Customized app, aimed at improving efficiency and accountability. “We want a system that people can trust,” Kortimai added. “That starts with building the capacity of those going into the communities.”

Following the training, enumerators will be deployed across selected communities in the three counties to gather real property data that will guide the development of a standardized national valuation system.

Public Awareness and Revenue Reform

Simultaneously, the LLA has launched a public awareness campaign to inform citizens about the purpose of the project and encourage cooperation with field officers. Through community meetings and media outreach, residents are being educated on how the new valuation framework could influence property taxation, land governance and domestic revenue generation.

Authorities say the broader objective is to strengthen land administration and improve transparency in property taxation — an area long considered weak in Liberia’s revenue system. Kortimai disclosed that the training was officially launched Feb. 20 in Nimba County by LLA Chairman Samuel F. Kpakio and members of the Board of Commissioners. Montserrado, Margibi and Nimba were selected for the initial phase due to their population size and economic importance, with plans to expand the program nationwide.

Implementation Will Be Key

While the LLA describes the project as a major reform initiative, observers say its success will depend on implementation, public cooperation and whether the new valuation system ensures fairness rather than imposing additional burdens without corresponding service delivery.

Land governance remains a sensitive issue in Liberia, and transparency in valuation will determine whether the reform builds public trust or raises new concerns. The LLA says it remains committed to ensuring the process is inclusive and transparent as Liberia moves toward modernizing its land administration system.