Descendants of Heroes in Jakarta Receive 75% PBB Discount

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is providing several incentives for the 2026 Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2). One policy drawing attention is the granting of a 75 per cent reduction for taxpayers who are direct descendants of veterans, national heroes, up to former state officials or DKI Jakarta officials who have passed away. “(The requirement) only applies to one selected taxpayer object. If the SPPT is not yet paid, the application can be submitted online through pajakonline.jakarta.go.id,” said the Head of the DKI Jakarta Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda), Lusiana Herawati, in a written statement on Thursday (23/4/2026). Lusiana stated that this programme is a continuation of previous policies deemed effective in increasing public tax payment compliance. “Therefore, for 2026, the DKI Provincial Government is again presenting the programme with several schemes, ranging from exemptions to reductions and relief, including the elimination of administrative sanctions,” said Lusiana. Lusiana also reminded residents to take advantage of the opportunity. According to her, timely tax payments also contribute to Jakarta’s development. “In addition to easing the burden, timely payments also contribute to Jakarta’s development as a global city,” she said. Exemption of the principal PBB-P2 for the 2026 tax year. Exemptions of up to 100 per cent are given for houses with a Taxable Object Selling Value (NJOP) of up to Rp 2 billion and apartments up to Rp 650 million. This exemption only applies to one house owned by the taxpayer and is specifically for individuals whose data has been validated in the online tax system. Reduction of the principal by position. This incentive is given automatically by the system, including a 50 per cent discount for residents who in the previous year had no PBB arrears. The 2026 tax increase is also limited to a maximum of five per cent from 2025. If there is an addition to the building or land area, the increase is limited to a maximum of 25 per cent.