Considerations for land value capture reform in the Greater Amman Municipality

Haas, Astrid and Kriticos, Sebastian (2019) Considerations for land value capture reform in the Greater Amman Municipality. . International Growth Centre, London, UK.

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Abstract

This report discusses several policy options for improving the calculation and collection of specific land value capture instruments. Namely: Land Value Increment Taxes; Betterment Levies; Development Impact Fees and Exactions. The report focuses on the city of Amman, however, several of the policy challenges and solutions that emerge are common to many developing cities. Specifically, the researchers detail potential avenues for reform to improve assessment and calculation, issuance, and collection of land value capture instruments. Improving clarity around different value capture tools used by cities – in terms of who pays, when they pay, and for what reason – is a first step for improved performance. Clarity must then be supported by greater transparency over how charges are calculated as well as clear communication to demonstrate how tax money is effectively used. The researchers detail several incremental steps that could improve land value capture, ultimately helping city governments to raise finances and support urban sustainable growth through targeted public investments.

Item Type:	Monograph (Report)
Official URL:	https://www.theigc.org/publications/
Additional Information:	© 2019 The Authors
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor D History General and Old World > DS Asia
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2020 13:03
Last Modified:	14 Sep 2024 04:50
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/103072

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