As the New Year approaches, the Finance Department of the Riga Local Government reminds that there are several important conditions that affect the amount of real estate tax (RET) and the application…
The Property Department of the Riga Municipality invites the owners of historic buildings in Riga to apply for free practical training, where they can learn how to restore wooden window sashes under…
In the last five years, the waiting list for housing provided by the Riga Municipality has been reduced by half - while in 2020 there were 3186 persons (families) on the waiting list, at the…
Over the weekend of 8 February, the Baltic States will disconnect from the Russian grid and join the common European grid. During the synchronisation of the electricity grids, no major disruptions to…
On 8-9 February, the Baltic States will disconnect from the Russian power system and join the European common grid, which is three times the size of the Russian grid in terms of generation. This is…
Riga Municipality plans to introduce four new categories of real estate tax (RET) from next year, the purpose of which is to ensure an urban environment that promotes the quality of life, the…
According to the amendments to the Law* adopted by the Parliament, building owners (including apartment owners and joint owners) who use the land are now required to pay the legally prescribed land…
If a real estate tax (RET) payer in Riga who meets the conditions for receiving the tax rebate but has not registered an official electronic address or email address does so during this year, the tax…
To receive real estate tax (RET) relief in 2025, eligible beneficiaries must submit their applications by 1 October of this year, according to the Finance Department of Riga Municipality. In…
This summer, 11 new free-access drinking water points, or "free taps", have been set up in Riga, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to refresh themselves in the hot weather at 36 places…
