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Congress approved a 50% reduction in annual vehicle registration fees for people over 60, retirees, and pensioners, but the decree has not yet been published in the official gazette and remains unenforced.

Honduras's two-month vehicle tax amnesty, which waives penalties and interest on unpaid annual vehicle fees through 2025, expires today; over 45,000 owners have already taken advantage, generating L51.8 million in collections.

Vehicle owners in San Pedro Sula report delays of up to 45 days to register imported vehicles at the Property Institute, exceeding the legal 30-day limit and exposing owners to traffic fines while vehicles remain unregistered and unusable for sale or daily use.

More than 312,000 vehicle owners have signed up for payment plans under a two-month amnesty that waives fines and interest on registration arrears through August 25, allowing them to catch up on 2025 or earlier vehicle taxes.

Honduras's Property Institute is collecting annual vehicle registration fees on a staggered schedule through December, with an amnesty allowing owners to catch up on 2025 and earlier unpaid fees without penalties, while projecting revenue of L5.4 billion (about $216 million).