How to pay Kerala property tax online in 2024?

This is how you can pay property tax online in Kerala on the Sanchaya portal.

Property owners in Kerala have the option to pay property tax online as well as offline. They need to physically visit the office of the respective urban local body to make the payment, on the other hand, residents of Kerala can pay the charge online on Sanchaya portal.

Services on Kerala Sanchaya portal

The services provided through the Sanchaya portal in Kerala include:

  1. Property tax calculation
  2. Access to property tax details (Sanchaya Tax)
  3. Online payment of property levies and taxes
  4. Checking e-payment status
  5. Application for and downloading building ownership certificates
  6. Application for building age certificates
  7. Rent payments to civic bodies
  8. Acquisition of Dangerous and Offensive (D&O) licenses
  9. Property tax search based on the Plinth area
  10. Utility bill payments (water, telephone, or electricity

Quick pay Kerala property tax online on Sanchaya portal

One can pay Kerala property tax online for his/her property in any city of the state by following a simple process. Here is a step-by-step process to pay Kerala property tax online:

Step 1: Visit the official portal of Kerala property tax payment, tax.lsgkerala.gov.in.

 

Kerala property tax: How to pay it online?

 

Step 2: Here, you have two options. You can either go for ‘quick pay’ for Kerala property by providing details like district, local body (municipality, corporation, gram panchayat), etc. to proceed with the payment.

 

Kerala property tax: How to pay it online?

 

Kerala property tax online on Sanchaya portal after login 

Registered users can use their credentials to log in and pay their property tax in Kerala. Registered users will have to provide all personal and property details to proceed with the payment. To make the payment, you can select debit card, credit card details, net banking credentials or e-wallets. To pay Sanchaya property tax online via the Sanchaya portal, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Sanchaya portal.

Step 2: Opt for the ‘Payment for Registered Users’ feature.

Step 3: Choose the ‘New user Registration’ option.

Step 4: Input details like full name, mobile number, email, and captcha code, then click ‘Submit’.

Step 5: Log in with the registered username and password.

Step 6: Select the relevant corporation, gram panchayat, or municipality and click ‘Search’.

Step 7: View online local governmental institutions on the screen.

Step 8: Choose the district and click ‘Select’ next to the EPay option.

Step 9: Click the ‘Property Tax’ button in the subsequent window.

Step 10: Specify the ward year, ward, door, or sub-number, then click ‘Search’.

Step 11: Review property and tax details displayed.

Step 12: Enter the registered email, mobile number, and captcha code, then click ‘Pay Now’.

Step 13: Proceed with online payment using credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, RTGS, NEFT, mobile wallet, etc.

Kerala property tax mode of payments

  • Debit/Credit card
  • UPI
  • Internet Banking
  • Bharat QR

Once you have made the payment, you will get a payment receipt on your registered mobile number and email ID.

How to view Kerala property tax receipt?

To access property tax receipts on the Sanchaya portal, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Sanchaya portal.
  2. Choose the desired ‘District’ from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select the appropriate corporation, municipality or gram panchayat.
  4. Click the ‘Select’ button next to the EPay option.
  5. Opt for the ‘e-Payment Status’ feature.
  6. Specify the transaction type and year, then click on the ‘Search’ button.
  7. The status of your transaction will appear on the screen.

News update

Property tax payment deadline extended till March 31, 2024

As part of efforts to boost property tax collection, the Kerala government has extended the deadline for payment until March 31, 2024, waiving penal interest until that date. The government said the exemption is necessary since the property tax reform was implemented this year. The exemptions are expected to lead to more people paying their tax.

 

FAQs

How can I pay property tax online in Kerala?

Property tax online in Kerala can be paid on the following web address: https://tax.lsgkerala.gov.in/epayment/QuickPaySearch.php

What is the last date for property tax in Kerala?

The last date for property tax in Kerala is March 31, 2024.

Who is exempt for paying property tax in Kerala?

According to Section 3(1)(b) of the Kerala Building Tax Act 1975, buildings primarily utilized for religious, charitable, or educational purposes, or those serving as factories or workshops, may be exempted from building tax.

 

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