GHMC Property Tax: How to Calculate and Pay Tax Online?

Buying property involves legal obligations beyond signing. GHMC Property Tax in Telangana is crucial to avoid land seizure. GHMC, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, collects taxes from residents. It's one of India's largest municipal corporations, serving 7.9 million people across 650 sq km. 

GHMC Property Tax Highlights

Information	Details
Authority	Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
Who Pays	Owners of residential and commercial properties within GHMC jurisdiction
Tax Base	Annual Rental Value (ARV) for residential properties and market value for commercial properties
Rate	Varies depending on the ARV/market value and property type (residential/commercial)
Payment Options	Online payment portal, designated banks
Last Due Date	Typically two instalments - July 31st and October 15th (subject to change, refer to official website)
Official Login Link	https://onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in/

What is GHMC Property tax?

GHMC stands for 'Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation' and is responsible for collecting house and property tax from the people of Hyderabad. State government earns a major portion of their revenue through the amount of property tax paid by the citizens of this area. These taxes are further used by municipal bodies to improve the living conditions of the city by ensuring that public facilities are well maintained.

Both residential and commercial property owners need to pay the GHMC property tax annually. If you own a residential property whether to live in it or rent it out, you are liable to the yearly tax to the state government. Similarly, properties that are used for commercial purposes need to pay the amount of tax levied on them.

The municipal corporation uses the total tax amount collected to repair potholes, instal street lights, build parks and footpaths and focus on the overall development of the infrastructure of the city. It is also responsible for smooth garbage disposal and maintaining the cleanliness of the city. The Health and Sanitation department is also taken care of by the corporation.

GHMC Property Tax Online Payments 2024

You can make GHMC property tax payments online for the financial year 2024-2025. Here's what you need to know:

• Online Portal: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) website has a dedicated portal for property tax payments: GHMC Property Tax Online Payment: https://onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in/
• Payment Process:
  1. Visit the portal and enter your PTIN (Property Tax Identification Number) and registered mobile number.

2. You'll receive a one-time password (OTP) on your phone. Enter the OTP to proceed.

3. The portal will display your property tax details, including current dues and any arrears.

4. Choose a payment gateway and complete the online payment.

GHMC Property Tax Receipt 2024

You can only download receipts for online payments made after April 1, 2016, on the GHMC website. Here's how to access your receipt:

• GHMC Online Portal: Go to the GHMC Property Tax Online Payment portal: https://onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in/

• Access Receipts: Click on the "Print Receipts" section.
• Login: Enter your PTIN (Property Tax Identification Number) and registered mobile number.

• Verification: An OTP will be sent to your phone for verification. Enter the OTP to log in.

Download Receipt: If you've made a successful online payment after April 1, 2016, you should be able to view and download the receipt here.

GHMC Property Tax Rates 2024

The GHMC website doesn't directly publish the property tax rates for 2024. However, the property tax amount is calculated based on a formula that considers two key factors:

1. Monthly Rental Value (MRV): This is a pre-determined monthly rent assigned to your property by GHMC based on location and property type (residential or commercial).
2. Area of your Property (Plinth Area): This is the built-up area of your property.

Here's a simplified breakdown of the calculation for both residential and commercial properties:

• Residential Property Tax:
  • Annual Property Tax = Plinth Area (sq. ft.) x MRV (Rs./sq. ft.) x 12 months x Rate (between 0.17 and 0.30)
    • The rate depends on the monthly rental value of your property. There's a range (between 0.17 and 0.30) mentioned on some resources, but the specific rate applicable to your property isn't readily available online.
• Commercial Property Tax:
  
  • Annual Property Tax = 3.5 x Plinth Area (sq. ft.) x MRV (Rs./sq. ft.)

Finding the Applicable Rate and MRV:

Unfortunately, there's no single online resource that provides both the applicable rate and MRV for your specific property. Here are some ways to find this information:

1. GHMC Property Tax Search: The GHMC website might offer a search option where you can enter your property details to find your MRV. However, information on the specific rate applicable to your property might be limited.
2. Previous Year's Demand Notice: If you have a copy of your property tax demand notice from the previous year, it might mention the applicable rate for your property.
3. Contact GHMC: Reaching out to GHMC directly through their website or contact information is the most reliable way to get the currently applicable rate and MRV for your property.

GHMC Property Tax Self Assessment 2024

You can perform a self-assessment of your GHMC property tax for 2024 through the GHMC website. Here's what you'll need to do:

Website:

• Access the GHMC Self Assessment portal: https://sa.ghmc.gov.in/

Process:

1. The website is designed for self-assessment of structured properties, so it might be best suited for recently constructed buildings.
2. Explore the portal to see if it allows entering property details for calculating the tax amount.
3. If the portal facilitates calculation, enter details like property type (residential/commercial), area (sq. ft.), and any other required information.
4. The portal might give you an estimated property tax amount based on your input.

GHMC Property Tax Mobile Number Update 2024

You can update your mobile number associated with your GHMC Property Tax for 2024 online. Here's how:

GHMC Website:

• Visit the GHMC Mobile Number Updation webpage: https://www.ghmc.gov.in/MobileUpdate.aspx

Update Process:

1. On the webpage, select the circle your property belongs to from the dropdown menu. [Circles are administrative divisions in GHMC]

2. Enter your Property Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
3. Click on "Submit."

GHMC Property Tax Due Dates 2024

The last date for the bi-annual payment of GHMC Property Tax is 31st July and 15th October. An interest of 2% p.m. will be charged if you delay the payment of GHMC Property Tax.

How to Calculate Property Tax in Hyderabad?

Step 1 - Note down the Plinth Area (PA). The Plinth Area can be defined as the total area of the house, which is inclusive of all the covered areas like storerooms, balconies, and garages.

Step 2 - If the property is in use by you, find out the recent rent-per-square-foot for other properties in your area's real estate market. In case the property is rented to someone else, consider the rent-per-square-foot mentioned in the rental agreement that was drawn at the time of renting. The final determined amount will be considered as your Monthly Rental Value (MRV) per square foot.

Step 3 - Apply the below-mentioned formula to find out the exact amount of GHMC property tax details by door number.

Annual Property Tax for Residential Property = PA x MRV (per sq.ft.) x 12 x (0.17 – 0.30) depending on the monthly rental value in the below table – 10% depreciation + 8% library cess.

For GHMC property tax calculation, follow the below-mentioned steps

Step 1 - Find out the Plinth Area (PA).

Step 2 - In the case of commercial properties, you will have to check the Monthly Rental Value (MRV) for the specified monthly rent per square foot for various circles in various taxation zones as mentioned in the official notifications by GHMC. You can check any GHMC property tax details on the GHMC Website and the Proposed Division of Zones (https://www.ghmc.gov.in/proposed_div_zones.aspx).

Step 3 - Apply the below-mentioned formula to find out the exact amount of GHMC property tax payment.

Annual Property Tax for Commercial Property = 3.5 x PA in sq. Ft. x MRV in Rs. /sq. Ft.

Note - 

• The maximum monthly rent per square foot for taxation of commercial properties like ATMs and cellular towers/hoardings is limited to Rs.70 and Rs.50, respectively.
• The minimum monthly rent per square foot for taxation of commercial properties like educational institutions and hospitals is set at Rs.8 and Rs.9.50, respectively.

How to Generate PTIN to Pay Tax?

Property Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is a crucial identification number every taxpayer must possess for paying the GHMC property tax online. According to GHMC, Hyderabad city is divided into 5 zones (North, South, Central, East and West) and 18 Circles. For new properties, GHMC allots a 10-digit PTIN and for old properties, GHMC allots a 14-digit PTIN. GHMC property tax by house number has speeded up the entire process of assessment, calculation and payment of property tax in Hyderabad.

If you are a new property owner and need to get your PTIN allotted, you will have to write a house tax Telangana application to the city’s deputy commissioner along with the official documents like the sale deed and occupancy certificate. After the authorities physically cross-check all the details, you will be assigned a house number and PTIN for filing GHMC Hyderabad property tax. 

You can generate the PTIN online by using the ‘Online Self-Assessment Scheme’ started by GHMC. 

• Visit https://www.ghmc.gov.in/Propertytax.aspx and go to the ‘Online Services’ section and then choose ‘Self-Assessment of Property’.
• Mention all the personal and property details like the locality, Plinth Area, usage, occupancy certificate number, and building permit number. Now you will see the approximate annual property tax mentioned on your screen.
• Your application has been forwarded to the city officials who will visit and verify the property before issuing a PTIN.

Steps to Pay GHMC Property Tax Online

1. Visit the GHMC official website and sign in.
2. Click on the 'Property Tax' option mentioned under the Online Payments section.
3. To ‘Know Property Tax Dues’, fill in the PTIN.
4. Now you will see all your details like arrears, interest on arrears, property tax amount, and adjustments. Verify them.
5. Select the mode of online banking for paying your GHMC property tax dues. You can select either a credit card, debit card or some other format of net banking.
6. You can enter the PTIN and download the GHMC property tax receipt.

Note - Through this portal, you cannot generate the receipt for the tax paid via offline methods.

How to Pay GHMC Property Tax Offline?

For making the GHMC Hyderabad property tax payment offline, you can visit either of the below-mentioned places - 

• 72 MeeSeva Centres in the GHMC boundary.
• Citizen Service Centre is present in all 19 circles.
• GHMC Bill Collectors
• Any branch of the State Bank of Hyderabad

Official documents you must carry to pay the property tax in Telangana via offline channels –

• Sale deed of the property.
• Occupancy certificate that you received from the builder before moving in.
• Copy of the building plan drawn up by the architect.
• Cheque or demand draft in the name of the GHMC commissioner.

Penalty on Late Payment | Due Dates to Pay GHMC Property Tax 

If the taxpayer is unable to pay the GHMC property tax by the due dates, he/she will have to pay an additional amount of 2% per month on the outstanding amount as the penal interest.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Circles and Zones 

Sl.No.	Circle No.	Name of the Circle	Name of the Zone
1	Circle-1	Kapra	L.B. Nagar
2	Circle-2	Uppal	L.B. Nagar
3	Circle-3	Hayathnagar	L.B. Nagar
4	Circle-4	L.B.Nagar Zone	L.B. Nagar
5	Circle-5	SaroorNagar	L.B. Nagar
6	Circle-6	Malakpet	Charminar
7	Circle-7	Santoshnagar	Charminar
8	Circle-8	Chandrayangutta	Charminar
9	Circle-9	Charminar	Charminar
10	Circle-10	Falaknuma	Charminar
11	Circle-11	Rajendra Nagar	Charminar
12	Circle-12	Mehdipatnam	Khairathabad
13	Circle-13	Karwan	Khairathabad
14	Circle-14	Goshamahal	Khairathabad
15	Circle-15	Musheerabad	Secunderabad
16	Circle-16	Amberpet	Secunderabad
17	Circle-17	Khairatabad	Khairathabad
18	Circle-18	Jubilee Hills	Khairathabad
19	Circle-19	Yousufguda	Serilingampally
20	Circle-20	Serilingampally	Serilingampally
21	Circle-21	Chandanagar	Serilingampally
22	Circle-22	RC Puram, Patancheruvu	Serilingampally
23	Circle-23	Moosapet	Kukatpally
24	Circle-24	Kukatpally	Kukatpally
25	Circle-25	Qutbullapur	Kukatpally
26	Circle-26	Gajularamaram	Kukatpally
27	Circle-27	Alwal	Kukatpally
28	Circle-28	Malkajgiri	Secunderabad
29	Circle-29	Secunderabad	Secunderabad
30	Circle-30	Begumpet	Secunderabad

Concession/ Exemption from Paying GHMC Property Tax

Although the law states that all the non-agricultural lands, buildings and structures are subjected to a certain rate of property tax, some properties are granted special concessions or exemptions. Some of the examples are -

• Educational institutes up to the 10th standard, registered in the government records are 100% exempted from paying taxes.
• Landlords that have an annual income of less than Rs 5 Lakh.
• Places of worship (Temples, Churches, Mosques, Gurudwaras, Monasteries and others) are 100% exempted from tax.
• Properties that are owned by military personnel or former servicemen are non-taxable.
• Owners residing in their properties that have an annual rent of less than Rs 600 do not have to pay property taxes.
• Owners with unoccupied properties get a 50% concession on the yearly GHMC Hyderabad property tax.

What are the Current Rates of Property Tax in Hyderabad?

Current Slab Rate for Property Tax Hyderabad

Monthly Rental Value	General Tax	Conservancy Tax	Lighting Tax	Drainage Tax	Total
Up to Rs.50	Exempt	Exempt	Exempt	Exempt	Exempt
Rs.51 – Rs.100	2.00%	9.00%	3.00%	3.00%	17.00%
Rs.101 – Rs.200	4.00%	9.00%	3.00%	3.00%	19.00%
Rs.201 – Rs.300	7.00%	9.00%	3.00%	3.00%	22.00%
Rs.300 and above	15.00%	9.00%	3.00%	3.00%	30.00%

Age rebate on building

0-25 years	10%
26-40 years	20%
More than 40 years	30%

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