Property owners in Amritsar should pay an annual property tax to the Amritsar Municipal Corporation (AMC). Following are the rates at which property tax is charged in Amritsar, Punjab:
Property tax rate in Amritsar 2024
| Property type | Property tax rate |
| Residential property of up to 500 sqm | 0.5% of annual value at 5% of total unit value |
| Residential property of more than 500 sqm | 1% of annual value at 5% of total unit value |
| Commercial property | 5% of annual value at 5% of total unit value |
See also: How to pay property tax in Mohali?
Documents/details required to pay property tax online in Amritsar
Existing users
- Unique Property ID
- Existing Property ID
- Mobile
New users
Address proof
One of these documents is needed:
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
- Gas bill
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- Driving license
- Passport
* In case of multiple/institutional applicants, please provide ID of primary or authorized person.
Identity proof
One of these documents is needed:
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- Driving license
- Pan card
- Passport
* In case of multiple/institutional applicant, please provide ID of primary or authorized person.
Registration proof
One of these documents is needed:
- Sale deed
- Gift deed
- Patta certificate
- Registered will deed
- Partition deed
- Court decree
- Property auction
- Succession or death certificate
- Family settlement
- Unregistered will deed
* In case of multiple registrations, provide registration proof for all.
Usage proof
One of these documents is needed:
- Electricity bill
- Trade license
- Institution registration document
* In case of multiple floors/units please provide the usage proof of all floors/units.
Special category proof
One of these documents is needed:
- Service document
- Handicap certificate
- Below poverty line card
- Death certificate
* In case of multiple owners, please provide the special category proof of all owners (in case of special category).
Occupancy proof
* In case of multiple floors/units please provide the occupancy proof of all floors/units.
Construction proof
- BPA certificate
*In case of multiple floors/units, please provide the construction proof of all floors/units.
How to pay Amritsar property tax online?
Step 1: Go to the Amritsar Municipal Corporation official website.
Step 2: Scroll down the page and you will find Pay Property Tax at the center of the page as shown in the image below.
Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page with an option to pay property tax. Click on it.
Step 4: You can choose the language between English and Punjabi.
Step 5: Provide your name and mobile number to proceed.
Step 6: You will receive an OTP on your mobile. Enter the OTP and click on ‘Continue’.
Step 7: On the next page, click on property tax.
Property tax payment for new users
Step 10: Click on Add New Property.
Step 11: You will have to fill detailed form divided in four sections:
Property Address
Assessment Information
Owner Details
Review and Pay
Step 12: Once all the details are filled, choose your payment method.
Step 13: Once the payment is made successfully, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt.
Faqs
What is a property tax?
Property tax is imposed by local bodies on property ownership.
How many times an owner should pay property tax in a year?
The owner must pay property tax once a year.
How do I pay my property tax in Amritsar?
You can pay your property tax by searching your property either with Unique Property ID/Old Property ID or with property details like mohalla, door number, and owner name, using credit/debit cards, net-banking to make an online payment.
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