Stage 3 · Financial · Property tax registry
Dirección General de Catastro Nacional (DGCN)
National property tax cadaster (IPI assessment)
Languages
ES
Serves
Nationwide
About
Maintains the national property tax cadaster. Every property must be inscribed here for IPI (1% annual property tax) assessment. CONFOTUR-exempt properties still register but skip the IPI charge.
Property tax registryInscripción de inmueblesGovernment referenceSpanish
Why a local lender matters at this stageMost foreign buyers pay cash, but Dominican banks do offer USD mortgages to qualified buyers (typically 50-70% LTV at 7-14% annual). Understanding your financing options and tax obligations — including CONFOTUR exemptions — can save you tens of thousands of dollars.Financing Calculator →
Questions to ask before engaging
Good lenders and advisors answer all five without flinching.
01Do you offer USD-denominated mortgages to foreign nationals?
02What is the maximum LTV ratio, interest rate, and term available?
03What documentation do I need to provide (proof of income, credit history, etc.)?
04How long does the approval process typically take?
05Can you explain the annual property tax (IPI) obligations and any CONFOTUR exemptions?
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