Last reviewed and updated: August 2026
GHMC property tax can be checked and paid online through the official Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation portal. Property owners generally need their Property Tax Identification Number (PTIN) to retrieve property details, check outstanding dues and make a payment.
This guide explains how to check GHMC property tax online, find your PTIN, pay outstanding tax, download your receipt and understand how property tax is assessed in Hyderabad.
Pay GHMC Property Tax: Official GHMC Payment Portal
GHMC Property Tax: Quick Guide
| Task | What you need |
| Check property tax | PTIN / property details |
| Pay GHMC property tax | PTIN + payment method |
| Check outstanding dues | PTIN |
| Download receipt | PTIN/payment details |
| New property assessment | Property documents + application |
| Property mutation | Existing PTIN + ownership documents |
What Is GHMC Property Tax?
GHMC property tax is the annual tax levied by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on residential, commercial and vacant properties within its municipal limits. It funds core civic services such as roads, water supply, drainage, street lighting and sanitation across the roughly 626 sq km GHMC jurisdiction.
Every assessed property is identified by a unique PTIN, which is what the GHMC portal uses to pull up your property’s tax details, dues and payment history.
How to Pay GHMC Property Tax Online
- Visit the official GHMC property tax payment portal at onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in.
- Open the “Property Tax” payment service on the portal.
- Enter your PTIN (or the search details requested) to retrieve your property record.
- Verify the property owner name and the outstanding tax details shown.
- Review the amount payable, including any dues, interest or applicable rebate.
- Choose an available online payment option (the portal supports major cards, net banking and UPI).
- Complete the payment.
- Save or download the payment acknowledgement/receipt for your records.
Note: Government portal layouts and button labels can change between financial years. Verify the exact steps and current screen names on the official GHMC portal before you pay, and check the CDMA portal at cdma.cgg.gov.in instead if your property falls under a municipality outside GHMC’s direct limits.
How to Check GHMC Property Tax & Outstanding Dues
You do not need to make a payment just to check where you stand. The same GHMC portal lets you look up:
- Your registered property details
- The current year’s tax demand
- Any outstanding dues or arrears from previous years
- Your payment and receipt history
Enter your PTIN on the “Know Your Property Tax” or property search section of the GHMC portal to view this information without initiating a payment.
What Is a PTIN?
PTIN stands for Property Tax Identification Number. It is the unique number GHMC assigns to a property once it is assessed, and it is what the portal uses to identify your property, its tax slab, its dues and its payment history. Vacant land is assigned a similar identifier, sometimes referred to as a VLTIN (Vacant Land Tax Identification Number).
A PTIN is generated automatically when a property completes GHMC’s assessment process, whether that is a new-construction assessment or a self-assessment application. GHMC issues the property owner a new PTIN along with a house/door number once the assessment is finalised.
How to Find Your GHMC PTIN
Your PTIN is usually available on:
- Your previous property tax receipt or payment acknowledgement
- The assessment order or SMS/communication GHMC sent when the property was first assessed
- Your sale deed or property documents, if the seller’s PTIN details were shared at purchase
If you cannot locate it, GHMC’s online property tax search also allows lookup using property/owner details, and the GHMC portal or a visit to your local Circle office can help retrieve it. Do not guess or use a PTIN that isn’t confirmed as yours, since payments are applied against the specific PTIN entered.
Can You Check GHMC Property Tax by House or Door Number?
Yes. GHMC’s official “Search Your Property” service allows you to search using details including the circle, registered mobile number, PTIN, owner’s name and door number.
If you don’t know your PTIN, select the relevant GHMC circle and use the available owner name or door-number details to locate the property record. Once you identify the correct property, note the PTIN for future payments and receipt downloads.
How Is GHMC Property Tax Calculated?
GHMC property tax is assessed using factors such as the property’s plinth area, Monthly Rental Value (MRV), location and property use.
GHMC’s official property tax FAQ describes the annual tax calculation as:
Annual Property Tax = 3.5 × Total Plinth Area (sq. ft.) × Monthly Rental Value per sq. ft.
For new assessments, GHMC states that residential properties are assessed according to prevailing residential rates, while non-residential properties are assessed using the applicable Area Based Unit Rates (ABUR) after physical verification.
The actual amount payable can therefore vary according to the property’s classification, use and applicable rental/unit value. Use the amount generated against your PTIN on the official GHMC portal rather than relying on a generic online calculation.
Residential vs Commercial Property Tax
The biggest difference between residential and non-residential GHMC property tax is the calculation method: residential property tax is assessed under the rental-value slab system described above, while non-residential (commercial, industrial and institutional) property is assessed using an area-based unit rate that varies by property category, plus physical verification during assessment.
Non-residential rates are typically materially higher per square foot than residential rates, which is why accurately classifying a property’s use matters — both for the amount owed and to avoid disputes at assessment or renewal.
How to Download GHMC Property Tax Receipt
Once a payment is completed on the GHMC portal, a digital receipt/acknowledgement is generated immediately and can usually be downloaded or printed from the same payment confirmation screen. If you need a past receipt, the portal’s payment history section (searchable by PTIN) typically lets you retrieve and re-download receipts for previous payments.
Note: GHMC’s online receipt service currently states that receipts can be downloaded for online-paid transactions made after 1 April 2016.
Keep a copy of every receipt — it is useful when applying for a loan, during property resale, at the time of registration, and as proof of payment if a dues discrepancy ever comes up.
How to Apply for a New GHMC Property Tax Assessment
A new assessment is required when a property has been newly constructed or was not previously assessed by GHMC. The general process is:
- Submit a self-assessment application (online via GHMC’s self-assessment service, or in person to the concerned Deputy Commissioner/Citizen Service Centre) along with the required documents.
- GHMC verifies the application and typically conducts a physical inspection of the property.
- Once assessment is finalised, GHMC generates a new PTIN and house/door number for the property.
Documents commonly required for a new assessment include:
- Registered sale deed / gift deed / partition deed (as applicable)
- Link documents establishing the chain of ownership
- Building sanction plan
- Occupancy certificate, where applicable
Application status can usually be tracked online using the application number issued at submission. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm the current checklist on GHMC’s self-assessment portal before applying.
How to Change the Owner Name in GHMC Property Tax Records (Mutation)
Property tax mutation updates the owner’s name in GHMC’s records after a sale, gift, inheritance or other transfer. Since 16 June 2021, Telangana has automated this for most properties: when a property with an existing PTIN or VLTIN is registered at the Sub-Registrar’s office, the new owner’s name is auto-updated in the municipal property tax record as part of registration — no separate mutation application is typically needed.
A manual mutation application is still required for older properties or those without an existing assessment number. In that case, you would generally need:
- Your existing PTIN
- The relevant transfer document — sale deed, gift deed, partition deed, will/legal heir certificate, settlement deed or court order, depending on how the transfer happened
- Proof of tax payment up to date
Manual applications are typically processed within about 15 days, after which a mutation certificate is issued. A mutation fee applies whether the update happens automatically at registration or through a manual application. Confirm current fees and document requirements on the official portal, since municipal procedures are periodically revised.
GHMC Property Tax Due Dates, Rebates & Penalties
Property owners should check the current demand notice or their PTIN record on the official GHMC portal for the applicable payment deadline, outstanding dues and any interest or penalty.
GHMC also periodically announces time-limited rebate or settlement schemes. These should not be treated as permanent benefits. For FY 2026–27, GHMC announced a 5% Early Bird rebate for eligible current-year property tax paid during the notified April 2026 window. That scheme has now closed.
Always check the current GHMC portal or the latest official announcement before relying on a rebate, waiver, penalty rate or payment deadline.
GHMC vs HMDA: Who Collects Property Tax?
These two bodies are often confused, but they do different jobs. GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) is the civic body that runs day-to-day municipal services — roads, water, sanitation — across its roughly 626 sq km limits, and it is GHMC that assesses and collects property tax within that area.
HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority) is a much larger regional planning authority, covering the wider metropolitan region beyond GHMC’s boundary. HMDA’s role is master planning and development approvals — things like layout approvals, master plan zoning and metropolitan-level infrastructure planning — not property tax collection. Properties located outside GHMC’s municipal limits but within the broader HMDA planning area pay property tax to their local municipality, municipal corporation or gram panchayat, not to HMDA directly.
If your search brought you here looking for “HMDA property tax,” the tax itself is a GHMC (or local municipal) matter — HMDA does not issue property tax bills.
Common GHMC Property Tax Problems & Solutions
- Lost or unknown PTIN: Check old receipts, your sale deed, or contact your local GHMC Circle office or a MeeSeva centre.
- Property or owner details showing incorrectly: Raise a correction request with supporting documents at your GHMC Circle office; do not attempt to pay against a PTIN with the wrong details until it’s corrected.
- Payment deducted but not reflected on the portal: Save your payment reference/transaction ID immediately and allow some time for reconciliation; if dues still show as unpaid after a reasonable wait, follow up with GHMC support with the transaction proof.
- Owner name not updated after a sale: Confirm whether mutation happened automatically at registration (post-2021 rule); if not, file a manual mutation application with the transfer documents.
- Assessment or MRV seems too high: You can raise a reassessment request or grievance with GHMC, supported by documentation of the property’s actual use, area and condition.
Official GHMC Resources
- GHMC Online Property Tax Payment
- GHMC Official Website
- GHMC Property Tax Self-Assessment
- CDMA Portal (for municipalities outside GHMC limits)
- Telangana e-Municipal Mutations
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pay GHMC property tax online?
Visit the official GHMC payment portal at onlinepayments.ghmc.gov.in, enter your PTIN, verify the outstanding tax details, choose a payment method and complete the payment. Save the receipt once payment is confirmed.
How do I check my GHMC property tax dues?
You can check your dues on the GHMC portal without making a payment — enter your PTIN in the property tax search section to view your current demand, any arrears and your payment history.
What is a PTIN in GHMC property tax?
PTIN stands for Property Tax Identification Number, a unique number GHMC assigns to every assessed property. It’s used to identify your property on the portal and is required to check dues, pay tax or download receipts.
How can I find my GHMC PTIN?
Check a previous property tax receipt, your original assessment communication from GHMC, or your sale deed if the seller shared it. You can also visit your local GHMC Circle office or a MeeSeva centre for assistance.
Can I check GHMC property tax using my house number?
Yes. GHMC’s official Search Your Property service lets you search using the circle, registered mobile number, PTIN, owner’s name or door number. Select your GHMC circle and use the owner/door-number details to locate the record, then note the PTIN for future payments.
How is property tax calculated in Hyderabad?
GHMC’s official FAQ gives the formula as Annual Property Tax = 3.5 × Total Plinth Area (sq. ft.) × Monthly Rental Value per sq. ft. Residential properties are assessed at prevailing residential rates, while non-residential properties use Area Based Unit Rates (ABUR). Use the amount shown against your PTIN on the official GHMC portal rather than a generic calculation.
How can I download my GHMC property tax receipt?
After paying online, your receipt is available for download immediately from the payment confirmation screen. For past payments, the portal’s payment history section (searchable by PTIN) lets you retrieve earlier receipts.
How do I change the owner’s name in GHMC property tax records?
If your property has an existing PTIN and you register the transfer at the Sub-Registrar’s office, the owner name is auto-updated under Telangana’s post-2021 mutation rule. Older or unassessed properties need a manual mutation application with the relevant transfer documents, typically processed within about 15 days.
What is the difference between GHMC and HMDA for property tax?
GHMC is the municipal body that assesses and collects property tax within Hyderabad’s core municipal limits. HMDA is a regional planning authority covering a much larger metropolitan area and handles master planning and development approvals — it does not collect property tax. Areas outside GHMC’s limits pay tax to their local municipality instead.
What should I do if my GHMC property tax details are incorrect?
Raise a correction request with supporting documents at your local GHMC Circle office. Avoid paying against a PTIN with incorrect details until the record is corrected, and keep proof of any payment already made in case of a discrepancy.
Conclusion
GHMC property tax is straightforward once you have your PTIN: you can check dues, pay online, download receipts, apply for a new assessment or update ownership records through GHMC’s official portal without needing a third party. The details that change most often — due dates, rebate windows and rates — are exactly the ones worth double-checking on the official portal before you pay.
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