The Moroccan Ministry of Interior has issued new directives to regional governors and provincial officials regarding urban land taxes. These instructions authorize officials to sign off on requests for exemptions from accumulated late payment penalties. The measure specifically targets the tax on unbuilt urban lands, which had seen a significant administrative deadlock since early 2026. Priority is being given to citizens owning smaller real estate parcels. This move aims to resolve a backlog of unpaid penalties that had previously faced an unprecedented "blockage." By decentralizing the approval process, the government seeks to provide relief to affected property owners. The initiative reflects an effort to streamline tax administration at the local level.