How to get 40% rebate on Property Tax Pune?

Property Tax Pune is an annual tax that a property owner has to pay to the Pune Municipal Corporation irrespective of the type of property- residential, commercial or industrial he owns. According to law, one cannot default on this tax. Initial defaults may lead to penalties and if not taken seriously, the municipal body has the authority to attach and auction the property. In this guide, we detail about the 40% rebate that tax payers can avail of if their property is located in Pune.

All about the PMC 40% tax rebate

The Maharashtra government in 1970 had passed a resolution granting 40% property tax Pune discount to self-occupied residential properties. This was implemented because of the damages to properties due to flooding of Mutha River caused by the Khadakwasla Dam burst, Pune’s biggest disaster.

This 40% property tax Pune discount was stopped in 2019.

As a result of several petitions, on August 3, 2024, the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly passed a Bill allowing the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to continue giving 40% discount on property tax Pune for self-occupied residential properties.

Following this, the PMC which collected complete property tax Pune from April 1, 2019 without any discount announced that it will refund the excess amount in four phases over four years.

Who is eligible for Property Tax Pune 40% discount?

All self-occupied properties surveyed under the geographic information system (GIS) will get property tax Pune bills that reflect the 40% discount.

Enter details on https://propertytax.punecorporation.org/OnlinePay/PROP_DUES_DETAILS.aspx to know if you are eligible to get this discount or not.

Is there a property tax rebate for properties under PCMC?

No. This 40% rebate is only for properties following under the PMC jurisdiction.

What is the PMC PT3 form ?

• To avail the rebate of 40% on PMC Property Tax, the PT3 form has to be filled. This is available on the PMC website.
• All properties registered between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2023 that have not yet received the 40% PMC property tax discount must fill up the PT3 form .
• Properties that are registered before April 1, 2019, need not fill the PT 3 form.

How to submit PT3 form online?

Note that the PT3 form cannot be submitted online. You can download the PT3 form online. But you need to go physically to the ward office and submit.

How to download PT3 form?

To download the PT 3 form, logon to https://propertytax.punecorporation.org/.  At the bottom of the page, click on the 40% discount application form.

You can access the PT 3 form in Marathi and English.  Download, fill the PT 3 form.

PT 3 form sample

Where to submit the PT 3 form?

The PT 3 form, supporting documents and fee can be submitted at the PMC citizen facilitation centres, regional ward offices and Peth Inspectors’ offices.

Should the PT 3 form from PMC be submitted every year?

No. If you had already filled the PT 3 form and submitted, then there is no need for that. This is a one-time submission and you are not required to submit the PT3 form every year.

Steps to get Pune property tax 40% discount

To avail the PMC 40% tax rebate property owners registered with the PMC from April 1, 2019, onwards have to submit proof of self-occupancy of their residential property.

• A property owner has to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the society that states that the property is used for personal purposes and is not rented.
• A property owner also has to submit PT 3 form and Rs 25 fee to the nearest ward office or tax inspector.
• A property owner has to give proof of all other properties owned by him in Pune city.
• All documents to be submitted to the PMC by August 15, 2024. According to PMC, there are no more extensions for submission of the PT 3 form given till now.
• All self-occupied property owners in PMC jurisdiction who failed to submit the proof before the deadline will have to pay the complete property tax with no rebate.

PMC Property Tax: Self-occupancy proof documents

• No objection certificate (NOC) of housing society
• Voting card
• Passport
• Driving license
• Ration card
• Gas connection card
• Property tax bill of any other property existing in PMC limits

Where in the Property Tax Pune bill can it be seen that you got the 40% PMC Property Tax rebate?

Open your property tax Pune bill and see the footnote in red. It will read आपल्याकडून प्राप्त PT-3 अर्जानुसार दिलेल्या 40% सवलतीची एकूण रक्कम xxxxx/- आहे. meaning the total amount of 40% discount given as per PT-3 application received from you is xxxxx/-.

Who are not eligible for PMC 40% tax rebate?

• Properties that have been rented out are not eligible for the 40% rebate in property tax.
• There will be no discount for newly registered properties.
• If all required documents are not submitted on time, the property will be considered as not self-occupied and the rebate will not be given.

How to pay the Property Tax Pune online?

• Visit https://propertytax.punecorporation.org/ and click pay online.
• Enter property tax details.
• You will see the property tax to be made after offering rebate.
• Click on pay online and proceed.
• Payment can be made through UPI, EMI, IMPS, SI, WALLET, Cash Cards Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking.
• Once payment is made you will get acknowledgment of the property tax paid.

How to pay the Property Tax Pune offline?

• You can visit the PMC ward office and submit the verified PT3 form.
• Show the supporting documents.
• Pay the final bill after the rebate through cheque, cash, UPI etc.
• Get acknowledgment of the property tax bill.

What will happen if you have availed PMC 40% property tax rebate and leased your flat?

As per the PMC, many people are availing the rebate and then leasing their property to tenants. To combat this, the PMC is doing a survey on all properties who have claimed the 40% tax rebate. If any property is found to have availed the rebate but let on lease, the rebate will be revoked and the owners will be asked to pay the difference in property tax.

What is penalty of non-payment of PMC Property Tax?

The non-payment of PMC Property Tax will lead to the property owner being penalised by the municipal body. Note that a property may be fined an interest of 5 to 20% on the property tax that has to be paid if he defaults on the payment.

Housing.com POV

Paying the PMC Property Tax is mandatory. However, property owners who have self-occupied properties can make use of the 40% rebate offered by the PMC. This will be substantially reduce the money that a property owner and occupier has to pay even while enjoying the benefits offered by the Pune local municipal body in the form of developments in the city.

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