Reading the cadastral record
We review every data point in the record and in the assessment of the value and tax.
Cadastral Appraisal Review
What is the cadastral value and when can it be reviewed?
The cadastral value (avalúo catastral) is the value the cadastral authority assigns to a property from its physical (land and building area, use, construction quality), legal and economic characteristics. It is the base for the property tax (impuesto predial) and other charges, so an error is paid year after year.
The owner or possessor may request a review of the value when they consider it does not match the property's characteristics and conditions (Law 14 of 1983, art. 9), and file the legal appeals against the decision. The request is handled by the competent cadastral manager: IGAC, Catastro de Medellín, Catastro de Antioquia or another authorized entity.
Our role is technical: we verify that the data in your record (areas, uses, buildings, zone) is correct and, if the value is above market, we support it with a commercial appraisal prepared by an R.A.A.-registered appraiser.
Scope
What does the service include?
From diagnosis to support for your request, without promising results that don't depend on us.
Physical verification
We contrast areas, buildings and condition of the property against reality.
Contrast commercial appraisal
When appropriate, we prepare an R.A.A. commercial appraisal to compare with the cadastral value.
Request documents
We help you structure the review request with technical support.
Guidance on appeals
We guide you on the appeals available against the authority's decision.
Follow-up
We answer technical requests the cadastral authority makes about the support.
Use cases
When is it worth reviewing the cadastral value?
If your situation looks like one of these, this service is for you.
- Your property tax rose sharply and you don't understand it
- The record shows more area or floors than real
- You demolished or modified buildings and it was not updated
- The property has limitations (risk, encumbrance, easement) not reflected
- You inherited or bought a property and found inconsistencies
- You are selling and want a cadastre consistent with reality
- Your rural property was valued with an incorrect use or purpose
- There are errors in names, folio or property identification
Step by step
How do we work?
Initial review
We analyze the record, tax bill and deed to identify possible inconsistencies.
Field verification
When needed, we visit the property and measure to confirm areas and conditions.
Technical support
We prepare the inconsistency report and, if appropriate, the contrast commercial appraisal.
Review request
We structure the request with supporting documents to file with the cadastral manager.
Follow-up
We answer technical requests and guide you on the authority's response.
Preparation
Documents we need and what you will receive
Legal deadlines to file the request and appeals are strict; if you already received an act, tell us the notification date.
📎 Documents
- Cadastral record or certificate
- Property tax bill
- Deed and certificate of title and encumbrances
- Plans or building permits, if any
- Recent photographs of the property
- Notice or act from the cadastral authority (if any)
📦 Deliverables
- Review report of the cadastral record and value
- Contrast R.A.A. commercial appraisal, when appropriate
- Draft request or technical support
- Annexes: measurements, photographs and documents
- Guidance on appeals
Legal backing
Applicable regulations
We work under current Colombian regulations. This list is indicative and does not replace legal advice for your particular case.
- Law 14 of 1983, art. 9 — review of the cadastral value
- Law 44 of 1990 — unified property tax
- IGAC Resolutions 1149 of 2021 and 1040 of 2023 — multipurpose cadastre management
- Law 1673 of 2013 and Decree 556 of 2014 — appraisal by an R.A.A. appraiser
- IGAC Resolution 0941 of 2026 — commercial appraisal methodology
We answer your questions
Frequently asked questions: Cadastral Appraisal Review
What is the difference between cadastral and commercial value?
The cadastral value is set by the cadastral authority and is the base for taxes such as property tax. The commercial value estimates market value. They may differ, and a technical commercial appraisal can support a review request.
Do you guarantee my cadastral value will be lowered?
No. The decision is the cadastral authority's. Our job is to verify the data and present solid technical support; if we see no basis for a review, we tell you clearly.
How long do I have to request the review?
It depends on the type of act and applicable rule, and appeal deadlines are short. That is why it's important to contact us soon and send us the notification date.
Which entity decides?
The competent cadastral manager for the municipality: for example IGAC, Catastro de Medellín or Catastro de Antioquia.
Can I request a review if the change came from a general update?
Yes, it can be requested when you consider the value does not match the property's characteristics, following the applicable procedures and appeals. We analyze it in the diagnosis.
How much does the service cost?
It is quoted individually according to the property and scope (with or without a contrast appraisal). Write on WhatsApp (+57 300 222 0669) or to info@lonjaagroambiental.com.
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