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Property Tax, Trade License & City Services Online

Official Website BBMP: 080-22660000 | MCD: 1533 | Contact city municipal helpline
Fees: Property tax: Based on area and location. Trade license: ₹500–₹5,000/year.
Processing: Tax payment: Instant. Trade license: 15–30 days.

What is Municipal Services?

Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam/Parishad) manage city services: property tax, birth/death certificates, building permissions, solid waste management, water supply, and street maintenance. Most major cities have online portals for these services.

Who Can Apply

  • Property owners for tax payment
  • Business owners for trade licenses
  • Builders for construction permission
  • All city residents for grievances

Documents Required

  • Property ID/assessment number for tax
  • Aadhaar card
  • Property documents (sale deed, khata)
  • Business registration for trade license

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Find Your Municipal Portal

Search "[city] municipal corporation online portal" (BBMP, MCD, MCGM, GHMC etc.).

2

Property Tax Payment

Enter property/assessment ID, verify details, and pay online via UPI/card.

3

Trade License

Apply for trade license at municipal portal with business and property details.

4

Building Plan Approval

Submit building plan digitally with architectural drawings and documents.

5

File Civic Complaint

Report potholes, broken streetlights, garbage issues via Swachh City app or municipal portal.

Go to Official Portal

Important Tips

  • Pay property tax before March 31 to avoid penalty
  • Get tax receipt for every payment — it's legal proof
  • Trade license must be renewed annually
  • Use Swachh City portal/app to report civic issues

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is property tax?

Annual tax levied by municipal corporation based on property area, age, occupancy, and location. Pay by March 31.

QHow to update property records (mutation)?

Apply at municipal office with sale deed, NOC from previous owner, and prescribed form for name transfer.

QHow to get trade license?

Apply online at municipal portal with business registration, property documents, and pay prescribed fee.

Fees

Property tax: Based on area and location. Trade license: ₹500–₹5,000/year.

Helpline

BBMP: 080-22660000 | MCD: 1533 | Contact city municipal helpline

Processing: Tax payment: Instant. Trade license: 15–30 days.

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