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Property tax is an annual charge that property owners pay to their local government or municipal corporation. The tax rates and calculation methods vary across states and municipalities based on specific formulas, assessment criteria, and additional charges.
In Kerala, property tax is levied by municipal corporations under Section 230 of the Kerala Municipality (KM) Act, 1994.
If you own property in Kerala or are planning to invest in real estate, understanding property tax calculations and payment procedures is essential.
Sanchaya Tax is not a separate tax but an online system that helps you manage and pay your property tax in Kerala. It is part of an e-governance initiative by the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) to make tax payments easier for you.
Through the Sanchaya portal, you can check your property tax details, make online payments, and access other municipal services like rent collection and professional tax payments. This system helps you avoid long queues, reduces paperwork, and ensures you pay your taxes on time without visiting government offices.
Sanchaya is an online portal developed by the Kerala State Government to help you manage property tax and access various municipal services.
The following services are available on the Sanchaya portal:
Know your Property Tax
e-payment
Ownership certificate
Building Age certificate
However, Kerala now offers an upgraded system, the KSMART web portal, which provides services such as:
Assessment services like New Tax Assessment (Form 2) and Tax Re-assessment
Tax Payment services like Pay Building Tax and Pay Tax Walkthrough Videos
Building services like
Manage Buildings
Tax Exemption
Tax Exemption Revoke
Vacancy Remission Revoke
Intimation of Demolition
Ownership Change
Add and Update Building details Changes
Property Tax Training Videos
The Sanchaya portal in Kerala offers a range of features to make property tax management easier for you:
Quick Registration Process
You can register on the portal effortlessly and access property tax services from your home. The process is simple and user-friendly for both citizens and officials.
Varied Services
The portal allows you to pay taxes and utility bills online without hassle. You can search for property tax details,
file e-returns, apply for an age certificate or ownership certificate, and use quick payment services.
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Instant Payment
You can pay property taxes and other fees instantly without visiting government offices.
With a secure payment gateway, you receive an immediate payment receipt, eliminating the need to wait in queues.
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Support and Assistance
The portal provides a dedicated help and support section where you can find an email address and a helpdesk phone number. You can reach out for assistance with any queries related to the platform.
Here are the steps you can follow to register on the Sanchaya portal:
VIsit https://tax.lsgkerala.gov.in/epayment/LoginPage.php
Click on ‘New user Registration’
Enter your personal details, including your name, email ID, and mobile number
Enter the correct captcha code
Click on ‘Submit’
To pay the property tax through the Sanchaya portal you can follow the below steps:
Visit https://sanchaya.lsgkerala.gov.in/
Click on the ‘Citizen Login’ tab
You will be redirected to tax.lsdkerala.gov.in
Note: The SANCHAYA Property Tax Application has been migrated to KSMART, and services for Municipalities and Corporations are no longer available on this portal.
Click on https://ksmart.lsgkerala.gov.in present on page you have been redirected to
In the ‘Quick Services’ section, click on ‘Property Tax’ tab
On the redirected page, click on ‘Property Tax Quick Pay’
Select all your property details such as district name, ward year, ward details, local body type, and local body number
Once you enter these details, enter your property's specific details by any of the 3 options:
Door/Sub number
Owner name
Institution name
Click on ‘Search’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment
Understanding property tax in Kerala is essential if you own a property or plan to invest in real estate. With the Sanchaya and KSMART portals, you can easily register, check your tax details, and make payments online without visiting government offices.
You can check your property tax details online through the KSMART portal.
The formula used to calculate Kerala property tax is:
Property Tax = Annual Rental Value (ARV) × Tax Rate
Yes, you can pay property tax through both the Sanchaya portal and the KSMART portal.
Yes, you can. Plinth area is the built-up area of a building. It is the total covered area at the floor level of any storey, including internal and external walls.
Any individual or organisation that owns property in Kerala whether residential, commercial, or industrial must pay property tax.
Property tax rate starts from approximately 0.10% of the Annual Rental Value of the property, depending on the type of this property.
Property details typically include:
Property type (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
Property address
Survey number/plot number
Ownership type
Purpose of use (self-occupied, rented, commercial, etc.)
These details are required for property registration and tax assessment.
Yes, ancestral properties are also subject to property tax in Kerala, just like any other residential or commercial property.
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