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RDO 108 · Kidapawan City, North CotabatoEffective March 25, 2023PSGC 1204702000

BIR Zonal Values in Carmen

Carmen is a municipality in Cotabato with 28 barangays and 260 streets indexed in the BIR zonal value schedule. Citywide residential values range from ₱400 to ₱1,750/sqm, with a median of ₱1,000/sqm. Commercial values range from ₱1,000 to ₱2,000/sqm. The highest residential zonal value is ₱1,750/sqm at National Highway in Poblacion. Carmen falls under BIR RDO 108, latest schedule effective March 25, 2023. PSGC code 1204702000.

Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN · RDO 108 (Kidapawan City, North Cotabato)

DO 009-2023 · Effective: March 25, 2023

PSGC 1204702000

Data last verified 2026-10-14 · see recent updates

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Carmen Zonal Value Highlights (2026)

Highest Commercial
₱2,000/sqm
Datu Dima Dalid St. (Molave St.-Sampaguita St.), Poblacion
Highest Residential
₱1,750/sqm
National Highway (Kawayan St.-Lawaan St.), Poblacion
Most Affordable
₱400/sqm
All Lots (Along Barangay Road), General Luna
Median Residential
₱1,000
Median Commercial
₱1,000
Barangays
28
Streets Indexed
260
Buildings / Condos
0

Transfer taxes

Estimated transfer taxes in Carmen

At the median residential zonal value of ₱1,000/sqm:

  • For a 50sqm property (zonal basis ₱50,000): estimated CGT ₱3,000, DST ₱750, total ₱3,750.Zonal basis ₱50,000CGT ₱3,000 · DST ₱750₱3,750 estimated total
  • For a 100sqm property (zonal basis ₱100,000): estimated CGT ₱6,000, DST ₱1,500, total ₱7,500.Zonal basis ₱100,000CGT ₱6,000 · DST ₱1,500₱7,500 estimated total
  • For a 200sqm property (zonal basis ₱200,000): estimated CGT ₱12,000, DST ₱3,000, total ₱15,000.Zonal basis ₱200,000CGT ₱12,000 · DST ₱3,000₱15,000 estimated total

Actual taxes are computed on the selling price, fair market value, or zonal value, whichever is highest. Capital Gains Tax is 6% and Documentary Stamp Tax is 1.5%; transfer tax varies by LGU. Consult a licensed tax professional.

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All zonal values in Carmen are published under BIR RDO 108 (Kidapawan City, North Cotabato).

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CGT 6% · DST 1.5%

Zonal value basis

sqm

Estimated CGT + DST

₱7,500

Zonal basis
₱100,000
CGT 6%
₱6,000
DST 1.5%
₱1,500
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Method and law

About These Values

These zonal values are published by BIR RDO 108 (Kidapawan City, North Cotabato) and represent the minimum taxable value per square meter for properties in Carmen.

When computing taxes, the BIR uses whichever is higher: the selling price/fair market value or the zonal value. These values are used for:

  • 6%Capital Gains Tax (6%)
  • 1.5%Documentary Stamp Tax (1.5%)
  • LGUTransfer Tax (varies by LGU)

Market value is not a simple multiplier of the BIR zonal value. It varies by submarket, road access, frontage, lot shape, development, and recent comparable sales. For accurate market valuation, consult a PRC-licensed real estate appraiser or broker.

RA 12001 (RPVARA) timeline

  1. March 25, 2023

    Last BIR schedule update for Carmen.

  2. July 5, 2024

    RA 12001 (RPVARA) takes effect. BIR zonal values remain in force until replaced by an approved Schedule of Market Values for each LGU (Sec. 31).

  3. July 5, 2026

    The law required SMVs to be updated within two years of its effectivity. The real property tax amnesty on penalties, surcharges, and interest ends (Sec. 30).

  4. Until an SMV is approved

    Where no approved SMV exists, the BIR continues to use existing zonal values or the transaction price, whichever is higher (Sec. 29).

Data Source: Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippines

Legal Basis: Section 6(E) of NIRC of 1997, as amended by RA 10963 (TRAIN Law)

BIR Zonal Values PageRA 12001 (RPVARA) full text

Data extracted from official BIR zonal value schedules. For official purposes, verify with BIR directly.