Municipal Services

Office of the Municipal Treasurer

Permits, tax payments, official receipts, and certifications for residents and businesses in Pilar, Bataan.

Securing Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP)
Franchise or license to operate a tricycle-for-hire over a specified zone/route

The Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP) is a document granting franchise or license to a person, natural or juridical, allowing them to operate a tricycle-for-hire over a specified zone or route.

Requirements — New MTOP
Requirements — Renewal of MTOP
Filing Deadline: On or before January 20 of each year for the discounted rate. After January 20, the surcharge rate applies.
₱500.00 — on or before January 20
₱625.00 — January 21 onwards
Issuance of Community Tax Certificate (CTC)
Issued upon payment of community tax by individuals and corporations

The Community Tax Certificate is issued upon payment of community tax (tax proper and additional tax), payable by qualifying individuals and corporations (juridical entities).

Who Must Pay
Individuals
Juridical Persons
Requirements
Fee based on community tax amount
Issuance of Official Receipt to Taxpayers
For payments made to the Municipal Treasurer's Office

The Office of the Municipal Treasurer is tasked to issue official receipts to any individual or corporation paying for services, as per order of payment from various concerned offices.

Requirements
Preparation and Release of Dropping Order of MTOP
For operators no longer using their tricycles for hire or who have transferred ownership

The Dropping Order of MTOP is given to tricycle operators or owners who are no longer interested in using their tricycles for hire, or who have transferred ownership to another person.

Requirements
Dropping Fee: ₱150.00
Securing Certification (Business Tax / Permit, Franchise / Dropping Order)
Official certifications as substitute to official receipts

The Office of the Municipal Treasurer issues different certifications relative to payments made by clients, serving as a substitute for official receipts.

Requirements
Certification Fee: ₱100.00
Securing Certification on Payment of Real Property Tax
Required for building permits, lost ORs, and property mortgage or loans

The Office of the Municipal Treasurer issues a Certificate of Real Property Tax Payment upon request by clients — required by local offices (e.g., securing a building permit), as a substitute for a lost official receipt, or as a requirement for property mortgage or loans.

Requirements
Certification Fee: ₱100.00
Payment of Real Property Taxes
Annual tax obligation for owners of land and buildings

Owners of land and buildings are required to pay real property taxes annually. Taxes are a percentage of the property's taxable value.

Taxable value is computed by multiplying the land or building's fair market value (FMV) by its assessment level. Both FMV and assessment level are based on ordinances enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Real Property Tax payments are made at the Land Tax Division of the Municipal Treasurer's Office (MTO). Taxpayers may pay on an annual or quarterly basis, with discounts available for early or advance payments.

Tax Rates
1%
Basic Real Property Tax
1%
Special Education Fund (SEF)
+
Penalties for arrearages
Requirements
Tip: Pay early to avail of discount incentives. Quarterly payment is also available for your convenience.