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Kosofe Local Government hereby informs all residents, property owners, and business operators
within its jurisdiction that the collection of official rates and levies for the 2025/2026 fiscal year is
now active.
Paying your rates is more than a civic duty — it is an investment in the development, safety, and
prosperity of our shared community.
Applicable Rates & Levies (2025/2026)
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- Shops Rates (Per Annum) – Large, Medium, Small, Distributors’ Outlets
- Kiosk Rates (Per Day) – Market and roadside kiosks
- Open Market Levy (Daily) – For daily market traders
- Liquor Licensing Fees – Big Hotels, Beer Parlours, Liquor Stalls
- Slaughter Slab License – For meat sellers and abattoir operators
- Marriage Registration Fee – Legal registration at the LG registry
- Street Naming Registration Fee – Property and signage naming
- Motor Park Levies – Buses, Okadas, Tricycles, Trucks
- Parking Fees (Daily) – Designated or approved street parking
- Domestic & Animal Fees – Pets, livestock permits
- License Fees – Carts, Canoes, Wheelbarrows, Bicycles
- Radio & TV License – Corporate, Business, Residential, Institutional
- Public Convenience Operators – Public toilet or sewage operators
- Burial Permit – For burials in approved cemeteries
- Entertainment & Merriment Permit – Event and party approvals
- Regulated Food Premises – For Small, Medium, and Large vendors
- Transport-Related Levies – Daily/annual Bus, Okada, and Tricycle fees
How to Pay
- In-Person: Visit Kosofe LG HQ (Ogudu GRA) or any designated Area Office.
- Bank Deposit: Pay into Kosofe LG's designated revenue accounts (available at Area Offices).
- Online (Coming Soon): Secure online payment portal in development.
Important Guidelines
- Do NOT pay cash to any individual or council staff.
- Kosofe Local Government will NOT be liable for unauthorized payments.
- Always obtain a payment receipt or proof of transaction.
- Direct rate-related questions to the Revenue Department.
Why You Should Pay
Your rates help build roads, fund health centers, improve sanitation, support market upgrades, and
power community safety.
Your compliance fuels Kosofe’s development.
Business Grant Eligibility
Fully compliant individuals and businesses by December 2025 will qualify for grant support from the
Local Government.
Contact for Enquiries
Revenue Hotline: 09115430009
WhatsApp & SMS: Available
Email: revenue@kosofelga.lg.gov.ng