Sanchaya Tax: How To Pay Property Tax Online in Kerala?

The Government of Kerala launched the Sanchaya portal, an e-governance application software, to digitise property-related services such as sanchaya tax, property tax calculation, sanchaya tax payment, sanchaya ownership certificate, sanchaya property tax status, etc. 

Citizens of Kerala state can log into the Sanchaya portal to access revenue and license department services. Sanchaya online services allow for a seamless collection of taxes, levies and fees by the Local Self Government (LSG) department of Kerala. 

Sanchaya portal services

Sanchaya online services in Kerala are as follows:

• Property tax calculation 
• Know property tax (Sanchaya Tax)
• Online payment of property levies and taxes
• e-payment status
• Application for and downloading building ownership certificate
• Application for building age certificate
• Rent to civic bodies
• Dangerous and offensive (D&O) license
• Property tax search using the Plinth area
• Utility bill payment (water, telephone or electricity)

Features of the Sanchaya Portal

Quick registration process

Users (citizens and officials) can quickly register on the Sanchaya portal to access property tax services from the comfort of their homes. The registration process is simple and user-friendly.

Varied services 

Users can pay tax and utility bills electronically with the Sanchaya portal without any hassles. It provides access to various services, such as property tax search, e-filing, age certificate application, ownership certificate application, and quick pay services.

Instant payment

Users can pay property taxes and levies instantly without visiting government offices. They do not have to wait in queues at the tax offices to pay taxes. The Sanchaya portal has a secure payment gateway, and users will get payment receipts instantly.  

Support and assistance

The portal’s help and support section provides the email address and helpdesk phone number through which the users can seek help with their queries. The help and support team is available to answer any questions relating to the portal.

Sanchaya tax

The Kerala Building Tax Rules govern the calculation of property and building taxes in Kerala. These rules determine the amount of tax to be paid for a property or building situated in Kerala based on various factors, such as the property’s location, use, and size. 

Property or building owners can pay taxes online on the Sanchaya tax portal. According to the Kerala Building Tax Rules, property taxes are calculated annually. To avoid penalties, the property owner must pay the Sanchaya building/property tax on or before the due date. 

In addition to the Sanchaya property tax, there is a luxury tax for buildings in Kerala. The Sanchaya tax is imposed on luxury properties, such as large houses with amenities and multiple rooms. The luxury tax is based on the property’s market value and must be paid in addition to the regular property tax. The tax collected is used to fund various local government services, such as maintenance, infrastructure development and repair.

How to pay property tax online from Sanchaya?

The Sanchaya property tax can be paid online via the Sanchaya portal through the Quick Pay facility and by logging in to the portal.

Through the Sanchaya Quick Pay facility

Users can pay Sanchaya tax through the Sanchaya Quick Pay facility as a guest without logging into the Sanchaya portal by following the below steps:

Step 1: Go to the Sanchaya portal and click the ‘Quick Pay’ option. 

Step 2: Fill in the details like district name, local body type, local body name, ward year and ward, door or sub number.

Step 3: Click the ‘Search’ button.

Step 4: The building/property details and pending demand will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Select the ‘Payment Period’, enter the email ID and mobile number and click the ‘Pay Now’ button.

Step 6: Make the online payment using a credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, RTGS, NEFT, mobile wallet, etc.

Through the Sanchaya portal login

Users can pay the Sanchaya property tax online by logging into the Sanchaya portal through the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the Sanchaya portal.

Step 2: Choose the ‘Payment for Registered Users’ option.

Step 3: Choose the ‘New user Registration’ option.

Step 4: Enter details such as full name, mobile number, email and the captcha code and click the ‘Submit’.

Step 5: Enter the registered username and password, and log in to the Sanchaya portal.

Step 6: Select the corporation, gram panchayat or municipality and click the ‘Search’ button.

Step 7: The online local governmental institutions will be displayed on the screen.

Step 8: Select the district and click the ‘Select’ button next to the EPay option.

Step 9: Click the ‘Property Tax’ button in the next window.

Step 10: Select the ward year, ward, door or sub number and click the ‘Search’ button.

Step 11: The property and tax details will be displayed on the screen.

Step 12: Enter the registered email, mobile number and captcha code and click the ‘Pay Now’ button.

Step 13: Make the online payment using a credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, RTGS, NEFT, mobile wallet, etc.

How to view tax receipts in Sanchaya?

Below is the process to view receipts of the property tax paid on the Sanchaya portal:

• Visit the Sanchaya portal.
• Select the ‘District’ from the drop-down list.
• Select the corporation, municipality or gram panchayat.
• Click the ‘Select’ button next to the EPay option.
• Select the ‘e-Payment Status’ option.
• Select the transaction type and year and click the ‘Search’ button.
• The status will be displayed on the screen.

Sanchaya ownership certificate

The Sanchaya ownership certificate in Kerala is an essential document for landowners. The government provides an ownership certificate containing the owner’s name. It also mentions if the owner has a leasehold or freehold right in the land. Below is the process to get the ownership certificate on the Sanchaya portal:

• Visit the Sanchaya portal.
• Select the ‘District’ from the drop-down list.
• Select the corporation, municipality or gram panchayat.
• Click the ‘Select’ button next to the EPay option.
• Select the ‘Ownership Certificate’ option.
• Select the ‘Ward Number’, enter the ward, door or Sub number click the ‘Search’ button.
• The ownership certificate will be displayed on the screen.

The Sanchaya portal provides online services to citizens of Kerala for easy and convenient payment of property taxes or building taxes in Kerala. Users can also search property tax from the plinth area, view ownership and building age certificates and access several other property-related services online on the Sanchaya portal.