Starting in January, the municipality of Tijuana will initiate a property seizure program targeting businesses that have not paid their property taxes, as announced by Victor Alfonso Ramos Gomez, the municipal treasurer. The focus will be on medium and large industrial and commercial properties, leaving small businesses and residential homes unaffected.
The city’s delinquency rate for property tax payments is currently 45%, with over 40% of these being vacant or rural lots, which are notably challenging to collect due to their ejidal status. To boost property tax revenue, Ramos Gomez mentioned plans for a discount program in collaboration with the municipality’s General Secretariat of Government. The program will offer incentives such as discounts for early payments or maintenance efforts like cleaning and fencing around vacant lots, aiming to mitigate security and health risks associated with unkempt properties.
Despite being the municipality with the highest tax income in Baja California, Tijuana ranks second to last in per capita tax collection. The lack of updates in the tax base is a primary challenge, and consequently, Tijuana faces difficulties accessing federal and state programs. In comparison, smaller cities like Hermosillo, Culiacán, and Querétaro have reported higher tax collection levels.
**Secondary Article: Updates on Tijuana’s Efforts to Improve Revenue Collection**
The municipality of Tijuana is setting its sights on curbing property tax evasion from larger commercial entities as part of its 2025 Income Law presentation. Tijuana has been highlighted for its low per capita property tax revenue, which restricts the city’s ability to qualify for financial support from higher government levels. As part of the reform efforts, the municipality is also considering increasing the cadastral value to prevent challenges from property owners while ensuring fairness and transparency in tax assessments.
Recently, Tijuana has also seen engagements in community-centered activities, with the local government organizing events like responsible pet adoption fairs and working on strategies to improve public security. Additionally, there have been efforts to integrate elderly homeless individuals into pension programs, even if they lack proper documentation. On the health front, the city continues its campaign against rising HIV/AIDS cases, particularly among vulnerable demographics.
Stay updated as Tijuana navigates these changes aimed at improving fiscal stability and community well-being.