Playa del Carmen Property Taxes: Update for 2026

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — In a decisive step forward, the City Council approved the Updated Table of Unit Property Tax Values for Land and Construction, setting the groundwork for property tax collections in the 2026 fiscal year. The measure was passed during the Thirteenth Extraordinary Session, with the administration emphasizing that small hotels and household taxpayers will not be adversely impacted by the changes.

Municipal Treasurer Javier Regalado Hendricks explained the update was the product of a technical, consensus-driven process, involving local hoteliers, business chambers and neighbourhood associations. He noted the adjustment focused on the hotel sector—which had not been updated since 2012—and underscored that the goal is to align valuations with current urban and economic development in Playa del Carmen.

Mayor Estefanía Mercado is required to submit the approved agreement to the Eighteenth Legislature of the State of Quintana Roo, and jointly with the treasurer, undertake the necessary procedures to execute it. The updated tables will serve as the basis for the collection of property tax contributions starting in 2026.

While no new tax rate was announced, Regalado estimated the updated valuations could generate approximately 100 million pesos in additional revenue without burdening smaller hotels or family properties. Officials emphasized their commitment to “efficient, fair public-finance management” and maintaining financial stability for the community.

For property-owners, the news brings both reassurance and a prompt to stay informed. The official rate of the annual property tax or predial in Playa del Carmen remains extremely low—approximately 0.19% of the cadastral value for residential properties, according to recent tax-data reviews.

As the updated cadastral tables take effect, affected tax accounts may change significantly in value—especially for commercial or tourism-zoned land. Property-owners are encouraged to monitor municipal communications, verify their assessed values, and ask about any applicable discount programs for early payment.

In short: while the headline signals a major update to valuation practices, the municipal government is maintaining a steady hand when it comes to taxpayers—especially small-scale owners—offering last year’s rates until the new system kicks in. And with tourism demand in Playa del Carmen showing no signs of slowing, getting ahead of the paperwork may be the smartest move.