Estimate your annual property tax
* Base rate varies by city & zone. Check your municipal corporation for exact rates.
Property tax is one of those bills that comes once a year and most homeowners have no idea if what they're being asked to pay is correct. The calculation method differs across cities โ Mumbai uses capital value, Delhi uses unit area value, Bangalore has its own formula. This calculator gives you a working estimate so you know the ballpark before the demand notice arrives.
Annual Rental Value (ARV) Method: Used in Chennai and Hyderabad. Tax is calculated as a percentage of the property's estimated annual rental value.
Capital Value Method: Used by MCGM Mumbai. Tax is a percentage of the market value assessed by the municipal corporation.
Unit Area Value (UAV) Method: Used by MCD Delhi and BBMP Bangalore. A per-square-foot rate is assigned to different zones, multiplied by built-up area.
Most municipal corporations set April 30 or June 30 as the due date for the first half and October 31 for the second half. Missing the deadline attracts 1โ2% per month penalty. Many cities also offer 5โ15% early payment rebate if you pay before a specified date.
Most municipal corporations offer full or partial exemption for ex-servicemen, physically disabled individuals, widows, and charitable trusts. Senior citizens above 65 get rebates in many cities. These aren't automatic โ you need to apply with documentation. If you've taken a home loan on this property, the interest qualifies for Section 24(b) deduction. Our home loan calculator shows the year-wise interest breakdown you'll need for your ITR claim.
Yes โ MCD Delhi, MCGM Mumbai, BBMP Bangalore, GCC Chennai, GHMC Hyderabad all allow online payment by property ID. You can also pay through Paytm, PhonePe, and your bank's bill payment service.
Arrears accumulate with monthly penalties. The municipal corporation can issue a recovery notice and in extreme cases seal or attach the property. Unpaid property tax must also be cleared before you can sell or transfer the property legally.
No โ stamp duty is a one-time tax paid when you purchase a property. Property tax is an annual recurring charge levied by the municipal corporation for maintaining civic infrastructure.
Yes, but only for rented-out properties. Property tax paid is deductible from your rental income before calculating taxable income. For self-occupied properties, it is not separately deductible.