The Boleto de Ornato in Antigua Guatemala is governed by Decreto 121-96 (same as the rest of the country), but it’s the Municipality of Antigua Guatemala that collects and manages it. The base rates are national (Q15-Q150 by income). What varies by municipality are payment locations, early-payment discounts, exact surcharge dates, and any additional local arbitrios approved in each municipality’s Plan de Arbitrios.
Summary: Rates Q15 to Q150 by monthly income (Decreto 121-96, national framework). Payment in January-February at the normal rate. Main location: Palacio del Noble Ayuntamiento (4a. Calle Oriente y 4a. Av. Norte). Online portal: muniantigua.gob.gt. Antigua is a UNESCO Heritage Site — the ornato funds historic center conservation and urban maintenance. Phone PBX 1552.
Boleto de Ornato Rates (Decreto 121-96)
Rates are set by Decreto 121-96 of Congress and apply nationally, including Antigua Guatemala:
| Monthly income (GTQ) | Annual Boleto de Ornato |
|---|---|
| Up to Q1,000 | Q15 |
| Q1,001 - Q3,000 | Q30 |
| Q3,001 - Q6,000 | Q50 |
| Q6,001 - Q9,000 | Q75 |
| Q9,001 - Q12,000 | Q100 |
| Q12,001 - Q20,000 | Q125 |
| Over Q20,000 | Q150 |
These are the national base rates. Municipalities can pass additional arbitrios in their Plan de Arbitrios, but the Decreto 121-96 framework is what applies in Antigua. If you work for a formal company, your employer must withhold the Boleto de Ornato amount (Art. 11 Decreto 121-96) and remit it to the Sistema de Boleto Empresarial.
Deadline and Surcharge in Antigua
| Period | Status |
|---|---|
| January 1 - February 28 | On time, normal rate |
| Starting March | Surcharge per Muni Antigua policy (Decreto 121-96 allows up to 100% additional) |
The exact date the surcharge applies in Antigua may vary. The Decreto 121-96 general rule is January-February normal rate and surcharge after. Call PBX 1552 before February 28 if you have any doubts about the exact cutoff date for the current year in Antigua Guatemala.
Where to Pay in Antigua Guatemala
The Muni Antigua offers four channels:
1. Online — pagos.muniantigua.gob.gt
- Payment portal: pagos.muniantigua.gob.gt
- Main site: muniantigua.gob.gt
- Services portal: portal.muniantigua.gob.gt
- Accepts credit and debit cards
- Available 24/7
- Need your DPI or contributor number
2. In Person — Palacio del Noble Ayuntamiento
- Address: 4a. Calle Oriente y 4a. Av. Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez
- PBX: 1552
- Email: info@muniantigua.gob.gt
- Typical hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (check for extended hours during January-February)
The Palacio del Noble Ayuntamiento sits on the north side of the Parque Central, across from the Cathedral. It’s one of the most recognizable colonial buildings in Antigua.
3. Authorized Banks
Banrural and other system banks have agreements with the Muni Antigua. Bring your DPI and know your income range.
4. Temporary Municipal Kiosks
In January and February, the Muni Antigua usually sets up temporary kiosks in commercial zones and markets of the municipality (Antigua center, San Felipe de Jesus, and surrounding areas within jurisdiction). Check the Muni Antigua Facebook page for current locations.
Requirements to Pay the Boleto de Ornato in Antigua
- Current DPI (original)
- Know your monthly income range (table above)
- Previous year’s receipt (optional, speeds up the process)
- Cash or card payment depending on channel
- If you’re a foreign resident: passport plus residency carnet
For Businesses in Antigua
Companies with payroll in the municipality of Antigua Guatemala must withhold the Boleto de Ornato from each employee’s salary and remit it to the Muni Antigua Boleto Empresarial system. The municipality conducts audits from April to December to verify compliance. If you work for a formal company in Antigua, your employer is probably already withholding it — confirm with HR.
What You Need the Receipt For in Antigua
The Boleto de Ornato receipt is required for procedures like:
- Renewing your driver’s license at Maycom
- Vehicle registration and transfers
- Municipal construction licenses (relevant in Antigua given real estate activity)
- Renewing commercial patentes
- Some RENAP procedures
- Labor finiquito (severance clearance)
Without proof of payment, these procedures are usually denied.
Note on Local Arbitrios and CNPAG
Antigua Guatemala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (declared 1979). The Boleto de Ornato does not automatically include the following — they are separate procedures and payments:
- CNPAG licenses (Consejo Nacional para la Proteccion de la Antigua Guatemala) — required for any work visible from public streets.
- Municipal construction license — separate from CNPAG.
- IUSI — property tax, separate from ornato.
- Marbex — historic center parking permit (parking meters).
The Muni Antigua Plan de Arbitrios may include additional fees for specific services (lighting, garbage collection, markets, maintenance of cobblestone streets). These are separate from the Boleto de Ornato and charged by concept.
Diaspora and Absentee Owners
| Situation | Does ornato apply? |
|---|---|
| I live in Antigua year-round | Yes — pay each January-February |
| I live in the USA and only visit on vacation | No, if your official residence is the USA. The ornato taxes municipal residents, not absentee owners |
| I live in Guatemala City but own a home in Antigua | You pay ornato in Guatemala City (your residence), not Antigua |
| I moved from Guatemala City to Antigua this year | You’ll pay ornato in Antigua starting next January — wherever you have formal residence |
| I inherited property but live abroad | No ornato; you do pay IUSI on the property |
| I’m a USA retiree with permanent residency in Antigua | Yes — pay ornato based on the income range you declare |
Related Tramites
- Boleto de Ornato — national guide — Decreto 121-96 legal framework.
- IUSI Antigua Guatemala — property tax in Antigua.
- Boleto Ornato vs IUSI — differences — side-by-side comparison.
- Antigua Guatemala — full guide — living in Antigua.
- Antigua municipality — directory entry.
- Guatemala driver’s license — requires current ornato.
Data verified against muniantigua.gob.gt (May 2026). Decreto 121-96 in force. Boleto de Ornato rates are national; collection operations are managed by the Municipality of Antigua Guatemala.