BBMP Property Tax - Pay online house tax Bangalore

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is the body responsible for overseeing several civic responsibilities in Bangalore, including taxes payable by residents. Any individual or otherwise who purchases land, building, or any other form of property in Bangalore is mandated by law to pay a designated amount of property tax to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Since the entire process surrounding property tax payment can become a cumbersome affair, the authority introduced an online mechanism to make such payment easier for the general public.

What is BBMP Property Tax?

The tax that is imposed on real estate or property and payable by its owner, whether an individual or any other legal entity, is known as property tax. Property tax is payable irrespective of whether the property is occupied or in use. In India, property tax is collected at the state level. A designated body is responsible for ensuring the collection of such property tax. In Bangalore, the designated authority for collecting such property tax is the BBMP. 

Online Method to pay BBMP Property Tax 

People can pay property tax to BBMP by following a few simple steps, as follows:

• The applicant is required to visit the official BBMP website https://bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in/.
• They shall then insert the SAS Application Number or the relevant property ID number and proceed.
• Once the applicant reviews the property details and proceeds, they are required to fill up the corresponding Form 4. 
• In case there are any changes in the particulars of the property, the applicant is required to select for changes and fill out the corresponding Form 5.
• Next, the applicant is directed to pay the property tax through the payment of their choice. This shall include complete direct payment, online payment through e-challan, or payment through installments.
• Once the payment is made accordingly within 24 hours, the user is issued a receipt of property tax payment, which may download for future reference or record.

BBMP Property Tax complete details

The following guide can be treated for reference as a BBMP property tax calculator.

• In Bangalore, the Unit Area System is the procedure for calculating the property tax on a certain property in question. The carpet area of the property is the main determinant in this type of system. The value of a property is multiplied on the basis of its floor or carpet area, and the property tax levied on it is calculated on the resultant figure. 
• In cases where payees pay BBMP property tax before the due date in full, they are eligible for receiving a tax rebate to the tune of five percent.
• In cases of delay, the payees shall attract a penalty to the tune of two percent of the tax payable on a monthly basis. 
• The payees also have an option of paying in installments. However, using this option shall disqualify them from eligibility for the tax rebate of five percent.

In addition to the aforementioned details regarding the BBMP property tax, you can find further information and the official BBMP property tax calculator facility on the official BBMP website.