AMC Property Tax: How to Pay and Download Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Property Tax

Anyone owning a house or land needs to pay property tax to their local municipality or other civic body. In Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local body responsible for collecting property tax from residents and using the funds for the city's development. Paying property tax in Ahmedabad is quite easy and can be done entirely online. 

In this blog, you will gain an understanding of the following:

• What is AMC Property Tax Payment
• Process to Pay AMC Property tax online and offline
• Process to Download Property Tax Receipt
• Insights on Ahmedabad Property Tax Rates
• Calculation of AMC Property Tax
• Due Dates and Penalty for AMC Property Tax
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Zones and Wards
• Conclusion

What is AMC Property Tax Payment? 

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local authority responsible for administering and developing the city's infrastructure. Also called Amdavad Municipal Corporation, AMC was established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949. AMC is one of the first municipal corporations in India to introduce online tax payment facilities. 

The municipal corporation must look after the various needs of the city, including cleaning and maintaining public roads, fire services, sewage, water connections, street lighting, medical services, and more. Its optional duties include planting trees on roads, constructing public transport facilities, planting public gardens, and educating institutions. 

Residents of Ahmedabad have to pay property tax on all real estate properties they own. AMC makes it easy for residents to pay this tax by sending bills via e-mail and SMS alerts. The AMC property tax bill is determined by several parameters, such as the assessed value of your property, carpet area, building facilities, etc. 

How to make AMC Property Tax Payment Online?

Before you can pay your AMC property tax, you will need to find your tenement number. This is a unique number given at the time of property registration to identify your apartment or unit number. Once you get this number, follow the given steps: 

• Visit AMC's official website www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in., or download the 'Ahmedabad AMC' app on our smartphone.
• Navigate to the ‘Online Services’ menu and select ‘Property Tax’> ‘Pay Property Tax’. 

• Type your tenement number (from your property tax bill or other source) and click on ‘Search’. 
• On the next screen, you will see your latest property tax details. Verify the data shown, including property details, owner details and tax amount. Then, click on the ‘Pay’ button. 
•  After confirming the next details, click on 'Confirm' to get to the payment gateway page. Here, enter your debit card/mobile banking details to finalise AMC property tax payment.  
• Once you have paid your due taxes, you will get a TRN (transaction reference number) on your phone. You can use the TRN to check your property tax receipt. 

How to Pay AMC Property Tax Offline?

To pay property tax offline, you can go to any civic centre in Ahmedabad. Currently, there are 62 civic centres in the city where residents can go to avail various municipal services, including property tax and professional tax payments, building approval applications, renewal of licences and so on. AMC property tax bills can be paid via cash, debit card, credit card, cheque, demand draft, etc. 

Here is a list of some civic centres you can visit in Ahmedabad:

How to Download the AMC Property Tax Bill?

If you did not save your tax receipt during the payment process, follow the given steps to download it again: 

• Visit Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s homepage, and go to ‘Online Services’> ‘Property Tax’> ‘Download Property Tax Receipt’.

• Input your 15-digit tenement number and click on ‘Search Dues’ or ‘Search Paid’ for unpaid and paid tax receipts, respectively. 

• You will get a detailed view of your due or paid property tax with the dates of payments and amounts. Click on 'Download Bill' to download an AMC property tax bill, or click on Print’ to get a hard copy. 

What are the Ahmedabad Property Tax Rates? 

Before you get out to pay your AMC property tax bill, make sure you understand the tax rates. Here are the standard rates as of 2024: 

Here are the minimum tax amounts for different building types based on area:

Residential

Non-residential

How to calculate Ahmedabad Property Tax?

In Ahmedabad, your AMC property tax bill is decided by four factors, which are the location of your property, type of building/property, age factor, and occupancy factor. These factors are multiplied by the standard tax rate (shown in the above table). Here is the formula:

General Tax Amount = Carpet Area x Tax Rate x (F1 x F2 x F3 x F4 x Fn), where:

• F1 = location factor, i.e., land value based on neighbourhood 
• F2 = Weightage given for the Type of Property
• F3 = Age factor, i.e., weightage given to age from date of construction 
• F4 = Weightage assigned to residential buildings
• Fn = weightage assigned to Usage, i.e., whether used for residence or non-residence.

What are the Due Dates and Penalties for Ahmedabad Property Tax?

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation charges property tax on a half-yearly basis. The due dates for property tax every year are March 31 and October 15. AMC has changed the due dates several times in the past few years and announced rebates and discounts for early payments.

Residents who paid their property tax by July 30, 2024, were eligible for a 10% property tax rebate. Before this, AMC offered a 12% property tax rebate for any resident who paid advance tax between April 18 and May 17, 2023, and an additional 2% rebate for residents paying advance tax for three years. In 2022, taxpayers were offered a 10% rebate for advance payments.

However, delays and defaults will lead to penalties imposed on your due property taxes. AMC imposes a 2% fine per month for delays and defaults. The penalty is added to the next AMC property tax bill.   

What are the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Zones & Wards?

Ahmedabad has a total of 62 city civic centres, where residents can avail a variety of municipal services, including tax payments. The city has a total of 7 zones, each with a number of wards housing one or more civic centres. 

Here is the list of all municipal zones in Ahmedabad, along with the names of wards:

1. North Zone 

• Bapunagar
• Kubernagar
• Naroda 
• Saijpur Bogha
• Sardar Nagar
• Saraspur-Rakhial
• Thakkarbapanagar

2. North West Zone

• Bokadev
• Chandlodia
• Ghatlodia
• Gota
• Thaltej

3. Central Zone

• Asarwa
• Dariapur
• Jamalpur
• Khadia
• Shahibaug
• Shahpur

4. East Zone

• Amraiwadi
• Bhaipura-Hatkeshwar
• Gomtipur
• Nikol
• Odhav
• Ramol-Hathijan
• Vastral
• Virat Nagar

5. West Zone

• Chandkheda
• Naranpura
• Nava Vadaj
• Navrangpura
• Paldi
• Ranip
• Sabarmati
• S.P. Stadium

6. South West Zone

• Jodhpur
• Maktampura
• Sarkhej
• Vejalpur

7. South Zone

• Behrampura
• Indrapuri
• Isanpur
• Khokhra
• Lambha
• Mani Nagar
• Vatva

Conclusion

Overall, paying Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation or AMC property tax is essential for property owners to contribute to the city’s development and maintenance. AMC provides both online and offline methods, making the process straightforward and accessible for residents. By using the AMC website or visiting civic centres, taxpayers can ensure timely payments and avoid penalties. Moreover, understanding the property tax rates, calculation methods, and due dates will help residents manage their obligations effectively. With rebates for early payments and clear guidelines on penalties for delays, AMC aims to encourage efficient tax compliance across the city.

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