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How to Check KMC Property Tax in West Bengal — Complete Guide 2026

KMC property tax Kolkata is the annual municipal levy collected by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation against every property tax receipt KMC issues. The Kolkata warning is direct: a Nil Dues Certificate is required before any sale or mutation. This guide walks you through paying, downloading and verifying these receipts.

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Also calledHouse Tax, Holding Tax, Municipal Tax
Issued byKolkata Municipal Corporation, Assessment Collection Department
Valid forOne financial year per receipt
CostVaries by Unit Area Assessment slab and category
Time takenReceipt generated instantly after online payment
Online portalkmcgov.in Kolkata
noteconfirm with KMC
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What is KMC Property Tax in Kolkata?

Definition

KMC property tax is the annual municipal tax levied on every residential, commercial, industrial and vacant property within Kolkata Municipal Corporation limits. It is governed by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 and assessed by the Assessment Department under the Unit Area Assessment KMC method introduced from 2024.

Each property is tagged with a unique KMC Assessee Number. The tax bill, the demand notice and every receipt run on this single number. Bills are issued annually as Periodic Demand (PD), with Fresh and Supplementary (FS) bills for assessment changes. Owners can pay quarterly. The Unit Area Assessment puts every street into a category from A (highest, around Rs 74 per sq ft base) to G (around Rs 13 per sq ft), and the annual value is then calculated on built-up area, age and use.

The receipt is more than a payment slip. It is the record of clean tax history that mutation, registration and home loan files all turn on. From 1 April 2025, KMC implemented a five-yearly 10 percent hike across all properties as mandated by the state. Sellers who delay payment now compound exposure quickly. KMC also runs periodic waiver schemes, such as the 1 August 2024 policy giving up to 99 percent fines waiver for shorter defaults; buyers should know these schemes exist before negotiating cleanup with the seller.

State-specific note: A Nil Dues Certificate is required at registration in Kolkata. Treat any seller who offers only an old paid challan but refuses to download a current Nil Dues Certificate as a clear default risk.
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How to Pay and Download KMC Property Tax Receipts on kmcgov.in: Online and Offline

KMC online property tax payment is the recommended track; offline counters at e-Kolkata Citizen Service Centres remain open. Keep the Assessee Number, registered mobile number, latest tax bill and email ID ready.

Online method (recommended)

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Open the KMC portal Go to kmcgov
in. Click Make Online Payment from Quick Links and pick Property Tax.
If the Assessee Number is missing, run Assessee Information Search by ward, street and premises first.
2
Enter property and contact details Choose All Bill or Current PD
Enter the Assessee Number, contact number and email. Click Search to load every unpaid demand against the property.
3
Pay the bill Select net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI
Submit and complete the transaction. Note the e-receipt number on the success screen.
4
Download the e-receipt Open Reprint e-receipt under Assessment Collection
Pick the date range and Assessee Number. The combined e-receipt downloads as PDF, valid for filing and bank submission.
Save every receipt as PDF immediately; the bank, the Sub-Registrar and the buyer all ask for it later.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

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Walk into the right counter Visit the nearest KMC Treasury Counter or e-Kolkata Citizen Service Centre
Bring the latest bill and ID.
2
Hand over the bill Quote the Assessee Number at the counter
The clerk pulls the live demand and prints a payment slip.
3
Pay the tax Pay by cash up to Rs 25,000
Above that, by demand draft favouring Kolkata Municipal Corporation, payable at Kolkata.
4
Collect the receipt Pick up the printed receipt with stamp and signature
Match Assessee Number, period and amount before leaving.
Keep both an offline receipt and the online reprint; the e-receipt is what most banks accept.
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What Does the KMC Property Tax Receipt Contain?

Every KMC property tax receipt carries a fixed set of fields the buyer must read before relying on it.

Field What it means What to check
Assessee NumberUnique 12-digit ID for the propertyMatch exactly with the deed, NOC, and earlier bills
Premises Number, Ward, BoroughThe civic address of the propertyConfirm Premises and Ward match the seller’s deed and KMC NOC
Period CoveredThe financial year and quarter the receipt clearsShould extend up to the latest current quarter; partial coverage means pending dues
Amount PaidTax, interest, and any waiver appliedCross-check against the demand notice for the same period
Mode of PaymentNet banking, card, UPI, cash, demand draftUPI and net banking entries are the easiest to verify with the bank
Receipt Number and DateKMC reference for the transactionUnique reference required for KMC mutation and bank filings
QR CodeCombined e-Receipt verificationScan it; the QR should open the live KMC verification page on kmc.wb.gov.in
Good sign: A clean receipt shows the right Assessee Number, full period covered up to the current quarter, the seller's name, the QR code matching kmc.wb.gov.in, and a clear KMC seal and date.
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Common Issues With KMC Property Tax Receipts

These are the failures buyers hit when they take the seller's word over the kmcgov.in record.

Old quarters silently unpaid
Seller paid only the most recent bill; earlier quarters carry interest and penalty.
Fix: Pull the full Assessee history under All Bill on kmcgov.in and clear every unpaid quarter before signing.
Receipt against a different Assessee
The receipt shows another flat in the same building.
Fix: Verify the Assessee Number on the receipt against the seller's deed; demand a fresh receipt against the right Assessee.
No Nil Dues Certificate before sale
The seller has paid current bills but never obtained a Nil Dues Certificate. KMC will reject mutation under Form A-42.
Fix: Walk away unless the seller produces the Nil Dues Certificate from the Assessment Collection counter.
Forged paper challan
Seller hands over a hand-stamped challan that does not exist on the KMC portal.
Fix: Always verify every claimed receipt by scanning the QR code or pulling Reprint e-receipt on kmcgov.in for the period.
Construction-era developer dues
The flat is in a new building where the promoter did not pay tax during construction.
Fix: Insist on a No Outstanding Certificate covering every quarter from plan sanction to handover.
KMC property tax due check shows arrears
A KMC property tax due check on the portal lists arrears the seller has not disclosed.
Fix: Build the arrears into the deal by deducting them from the sale price and clearing them before registration.
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Why KMC Property Tax Receipts Matter for Land Buyers in Kolkata

KMC bills run with the property, not the person; receipts are how the buyer severs the seller's history.

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Closes the seller's tax chain Each receipt is the record that a specific quarter is paid up
Without a continuous chain of receipts, the buyer inherits silent dues from the day the deed registers.
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Nil Dues Certificate required The Kolkata warning is direct: a Nil Dues Certificate is required
KMC mutation under Form A-42 will not move without it; banks also ask for the certificate alongside recent receipts before sanctioning a home loan.
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Bank loan and resale Lenders inside KMC limits ask for receipts of the past three years and the latest year, plus the Nil Dues Certificate
Future buyers and developers do the same in any future deal.
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Kolkata-specific Unit Area Assessment Kolkata uses Unit Area Assessment KMC slabs that change category by street
Buyers should read the receipt's UAA category and base unit area value, not just the amount. Receipts in Category A streets carry materially higher liability than Category G.
Red flag: If the seller offers a stack of paper receipts but refuses to log in to kmcgov.in and pull live unpaid bills under the Assessee Number, walk away. Real owners pull the live screen in two minutes; defaulters always have an excuse.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check KMC property tax Kolkata online?
Open kmcgov.in, click Online Payment, pick Property Tax then All Bill. Enter the Assessee Number, contact and email. Click Search. The screen lists every unpaid bill against the property.
How do I find my KMC Assessee Number?
Open kmcgov.in. Pick Assessment Collection then Assessee Information Search. Enter ward, street and premises number. The portal returns the Assessee Number that links every bill, receipt and Nil Dues Certificate to your specific property.
How do I download a KMC property tax e-receipt?
On kmcgov.in, open Assessment Collection then Reprint e-receipt. Pick the date range and enter the Assessee Number. Click Search. The combined e-receipt downloads with QR code, valid for bank and registration use.
What happens if KMC property tax is unpaid?
KMC charges interest and a one-time penalty up to 15 percent of the outstanding amount. Continued default can trigger recovery proceedings, refusal of mutation and, in extreme cases, attachment or auction of the property.
Is there a current KMC property tax waiver scheme?
KMC's 1 August 2024 policy waives up to 99 percent of fines and 50 percent of interest for defaults under two years. Older defaults receive smaller waivers. Check the official KMC notification for live eligibility.
What is the Nil Dues Certificate from KMC?
The Nil Dues Certificate is the document confirming that no property tax remains pending against the Assessee Number. KMC issues it through the Assessment Collection counter; mutation and resale will not progress without it.
Can I pay KMC property tax through UPI or apps?
Yes. The KMC portal accepts UPI, debit card, credit card and net banking. Payments are also accepted on Paytm under Municipal Payments and Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Always download the e-receipt immediately after the transaction.
How is KMC property tax calculated under Unit Area Assessment?
Under Unit Area Assessment, KMC fixes a base unit area value per category (A through G) per square foot of street. The annual value is then derived using built-up area, age and use of the property.

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