What is this service?
Guided payment of municipal property tax on the official portal.
Bengaluru property tax is paid on the official property tax portal using the property's identification details. Assistance covers finding the right account, checking for arrears or duplicate accounts, completing payment on the official portal and reconciling the receipt with the Khatha record.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Wrong-account payments, missed arrears and unreconciled receipts create years of follow-up.
- Who needs it
- Property owners, buyers verifying seller compliance and heirs settling estate dues.
- When
- For every assessment period, and before any sale or transfer.
Required documents
- Property identification details (PID / SAS / application number as applicable)
- Khatha certificate or previous tax receipt
- Owner identity details
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Identify the correct tax account for the property
- Check for arrears, penalties or duplicate accounts
- Pay on the official property tax portal
- Download and reconcile the receipt with the Khatha record
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Applicable Karnataka municipal law on property taxation
Common rejection reasons
- Payment made against the wrong account
- Arrears or penalty left unpaid
- Receipt not reconciled with the municipal record
Important cautions
Pay only on the official portal - verify the URL before entering payment details
Keep every year's receipt - buyers and banks ask for them
Tax receipts support but do not prove ownership
FAQs
Where is Bengaluru property tax paid?
On the official property tax portal at bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in - verify you are on the official site before paying.
Can I pay tax if the Khatha is still in the previous owner's name?
The account can often be paid against, but the Khatha should be transferred promptly - see the Khatha transfer service.
What if there are arrears?
Arrears and any penalty must be identified and cleared - see the tax arrears service.
