Property Tax

1. What is Property Tax?

• Property tax is an annual tax collected by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) or your local municipality.
  
  

• It is used for city maintenance: roads, drainage, street lighting, sanitation, etc.
  
  

• Applies to all properties: residential, commercial, industrial, vacant plots.
  
  

2. How is Property Tax Calculated in Hyderabad?

GHMC uses the Annual Rental Value (ARV) Method.

Formula:

Property Tax = Annual Rental Value × Tax Rate

Where:

• Annual Rental Value (ARV) = Monthly Rental Value × 12
  
  

• Monthly Rental Value is fixed based on location, property type, and plinth area (sq ft).
  
  

Rates under GHMC

• Residential properties:
  Property Tax = ARV × 0.02 (2%)
  
  

• Commercial properties:
  Property Tax = ARV × 0.03 (3%)
  
  

Example for a 2BHK in Kukatpally:

• Plinth area: 1,000 sq ft
  
  

• Monthly rental value (per GHMC zone rate): ₹10/sq ft → ₹10,000/month
  
  

• ARV = ₹10,000 × 12 = ₹1,20,000/year
  
  

• Property Tax = ₹1,20,000 × 2% = ₹2,400/year
  
  

3. Self-Assessment & New Assessment for a New Home Buyer

If you’ve bought a new property:

1. Check if property tax is already assessed under previous owner’s name (search online).
   
   

2. If not assessed, apply for New Assessment:
   
   

   • Visit GHMC website → Online Services → Property Tax → New Assessment
     
     

   • Upload:
     
     

     • Sale deed copy
       
       

     • Occupancy certificate
       
       

     • Building plan approval
       
       

     • Address & contact proof
       
       

   • GHMC will inspect and assign ARV & tax.
     
     

4. Where to Pay Property Tax in Hyderabad

You can pay online or offline.

Online Payment:

• GHMC Property Tax Payment:
  🔗 https://onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in/ptpayments/
  
  

  • Enter PTIN (Property Tax Identification Number)
    
    

  • View dues and pay via debit/credit card, net banking, UPI.
    
    

Offline Payment:

• GHMC Citizen Service Centers
  
  

• MeeSeva Centers
  
  

• Bill Collectors
  
  

5. How to Find Your PTIN & Dues

• Search Property Tax:
  🔗 https://onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in/ptpayments/SearchPTINNumbers.jsp
  
  

• Enter House Number or Old PTIN → View New PTIN, Dues, Owner Name.
  
  

6. Tips for New Home Buyers

✅ Always check pending property tax dues before buying. Unpaid tax stays with the property, not the owner.
✅ Keep tax receipts safely – needed for resale & legal proof.
✅ Pay before 31st March every year to avoid penalty @ 2% per month on arrears.
✅ Apply for name transfer in property tax records after purchase.
✅ If your property is vacant, you can apply for vacancy remission to reduce tax.