Addis Abeba’s Land Development & Administration Bureau reported collecting 14 billion Br over nine months, driven by land auctions and stricter enforcement of lease regulations. According to the Bureau, the bulk of the revenue came from auctioning land and from measures targeting property owners using houses outside their lease agreements, requiring them to regularise their holdings. The Bureau disclosed the figures following a review of its nine-month performance, with officials attributing the outcome to improved system integration that has strengthened revenue collection. During the period, authorities conducted a third round of land auctions, transferring a total of 23.9 hectares. Enforcement efforts have intensified since September, when inspections were launched across all 11 districts to ensure compliance with the 2011 land lease law, which mandates strict adherence to designated land use. The inspections identified 2,969 houses operating without valid service licences. Of these, 2,581 owners have begun complying. Combined, revenue from land auctions and enforcement actions reached 14 billion Br over the nine-month period.

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