The Real Property Tax Computerization System (RPTCIS) is a nationwide initiative that equips local government units (LGUs) with a modern, automated platform for managing real property tax. By streamlining assessment, billing, collection, and reporting, the system helps reduce errors, prevent delays, and promote greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability in local revenue administration.

This course is designed to help LGU personnel understand and maximize the use of RPTCIS. Participants will learn how to navigate its core modules, process property data, generate accurate reports, and apply system functions in real-world scenarios. Practical exercises and case examples will ensure that learners can confidently handle day-to-day tax operations using the computerized system.

Beyond the technical skills, this program emphasizes the importance of real property tax as a lifeline of LGU revenue. By strengthening RPT proficiency and adopting digital tools like the RPTCIS, local governments can exercise greater fiscal autonomy, deliver better public services, and drive sustainable community development.

This course offers a thorough guide to preparing the Schedule of Market Values (SMV) for real properties, focusing on the legal framework, procedures, and tools necessary for property appraisal and assessment under the Local Government Code (LGC).

Key topics include the three-year development cycle, which includes data gathering, value updates, tax compliance studies, the classification of lands, buildings, and machinery, as well as depreciation rates and how to create land value maps. The course also covers a matrix of parameters for accurate property assessment and includes workshops simulating the preparation of SMVs for urban, agricultural lands, and buildings, with techniques like the Building Residual Method.

Participants are guided through the process of completing the SMV forms, covering property classification, value calculations, and depreciation schedules. The course ensures that learners gain the necessary skills to effectively prepare and assess property values for taxation.