Online Payment Of Hyderabad Property Tax – Top FAQs

A. The following exemptions/ concessions are given by GHMC for Hyderabad property tax:
1)     100% tax exemption is available for: 
·        public places of worship 
·        recognized educational institutions 
·        property owned by a former military personnel
·        property with monthly rental value upto Rs.50 
2) Concession of 50% on tax payable as “vacancy remission” is available for vacant premises, subject to inspection and report by the tax inspector.
3) The Government of Telangana has issued a one-time concession of 50% of Hyderabad Property Tax for the year 2020-2021, due to the COVID pandemic. This one time concession is only applicable to residential properties under GHMC, with annual property tax assessment upto Rs.15,000/-.

A. GHMC relies on the Gross Annual Rental Value for calculation of Hyderabad property tax. Annual Property Tax is Calculated as per the below formula:
“3.5 X Total Plinth Area in Sq. Ft X Monthly Rental Value per Sq. Ft in Rs.”

A. Yes, you can check the property tax dues on your Hyderabad property online. If you know the details of your property such as Annual Rental Value, Plinth area etc., you can calculate the property tax payable on your property here. 

A. You have the following options to make payment of Hyderabad Property Tax:
1) Online payment through the GHMC Online Payment Portal.
2) If you have your mobile number registered with GHMC, you will receive an SMS when the property tax for the current is assessed, along with a direct link to the GHMC payment portal. You can click on the link and verify the details of your property and make payment online.
3) You can also opt for paying Hyderabad property tax at any of the designated Mee Seva centers, Citizen Centers, through GHMC Bill Collectors, or at any State Bank of Hyderabad branches.

A. Property Tax Identification Number (“PTIN” or “PTI No.”) is a unique identification number allocated to each property located in Hyderabad. While older properties might have a 14 digit PTIN, relatively new properties will have a 10 digit PTIN. 

If you are the owner of a new property in Hyderabad, you need to apply for the property to be assessed for Hyderabad property tax and a PTIN is to be generated. GHMC facilitates online self-assessment of property. You can submit your application for self-assessment of a property here. The detailed steps for online application for self-assessment can be found towards the end of this article.

If you do not have the PTIN of a property readily available, you can search for the PTIN here, by searching using the following minimum details:
1) Circle to which the property belongs
2) Name of the Owner of the property
You can use the same link to know the details of the property as well.

A. The step-by-step process for Hyderabad property tax payment is given below: 
Step 1 – Access The GHMC website 
a) Access the GHMC website https://www.ghmc.gov.in. 
b) Click on ‘Online Payments’ and select the option ‘Property Tax’, or you can directly access the payment portal here. 
Step 2 – Identify Your Property Tax Identification Number
In case you do not know your Property Tax Identification Number (PTIN), you can find the PTIN using the appropriate steps mentioned in the Query above. Once you have identified you PTIN, enter the PTIN in the designated column, and click on ‘Know your Property Tax Dues’. 
Step 3 – Verify The Details And Make Payment
a) Once you login to the portal after entering your PTIN, the details of your property along with the pending dues if any, as well as the tax payable will be displayed.
b) Verify the details and make the payment.
c) You can make payment through net banking, credit cards or debits.

A. Yes. You can apply for self assessment of your property in Hyderabad through the GHMC Website. You will need to know the following basic details about your property before starting the online self-assessment process:
1) Circle, locality, Zone, Sub-zone, Pincode 
2) Building Permission no., Building Permission Date, Building Type, Land Mark
3) Classification Building, Nature of use, Type of occupancy
4) Floor, Age of Building, Plinth area 

A. Once you have the basic details ready, get on to the GHMC website and following these steps:
1) On the GHMC website, click on “Online Services”
2) Select the option ‘Self Assessment of Property Tax’
3) Enter your mobile number, and validate the same using the OTP.
4) Once the Self Assessment form opens, you will be required to fill in your personal details, details of your property as well as the property measurement details.
5) Once you add the measurement details, click on ‘Add’. This will generate your tentative tax amount.
6) Submit ‘Save’ and your request will be submitted to the concerned authority.
7) Once the duly filled application is received, your property will be formally assessed for Hyderabad property tax. 
8) After successful inspection, a new PTIN will be generated and intimated to you.

A. You can download the receipt for payment of your Hyderabad property tax here.

Receipts for tax paid offline cannot be downloaded. Also, the receipt download is offered only for property tax paid online, after April 1, 2016. 

A. Yes. Late payment of Hyderabad Property tax attracts a penalty of 2% per month of the amount outstanding.

A. Yes. You can reach GHMC for any clarifications or queries through:
a) Online Grievance Registration website 
b) GHMC Twitter handle
c) Download the GHMC App
d) Phone: +91-40-2111-1111 
f) Email: ptghmc@cgg.gov.in