{"id":1711,"date":"2026-06-29T10:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/?p=1711"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:43:54","slug":"calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide on How to Calculate BMC Property Tax for Flats and Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying property taxes for your flat or apartment could become a headache if you are not aware of the basics.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t worry because you have reached the right place with the perfect guide to calculate your Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) property tax and pay it online easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not aware, you can either choose to pay your holding tax collectively through your flat or apartment housing association, or choose to do it individually yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#2How_to_find_the_plinth_area_of_your_flatapartment\" >2.How to find the plinth area of your flat\/apartment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#3How_to_pay_BMC_property_tax_for_rented_flats_and_apartments\" >3.How to pay BMC property tax for rented flats and apartments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#4How_to_apply_maintenance_deductions_to_your_building_value\" >4.How to apply maintenance deductions to your building value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#5How_to_pay_the_BMC_property_tax_for_flats_and_apartments_online\" >5.How to pay the BMC property tax for flats and apartments online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#6At_a_Glance\" >6.At a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/calculate-bmc-property-tax-for-flats-and-apartments\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1What_are_the_basic_details_needed_to_calculate_BMC_property_tax_for_flats_and_apartments\"><\/span>1.<strong>What are the basic details needed to calculate BMC property tax for flats and apartments?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2.webp\" alt=\"What are the basic details needed to calculate BMC property tax for flats and apartments?\" class=\"wp-image-1722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1-2-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before proceeding to calculate your BMC property for flats and apartments, you must first collect a few basic, but very important documents and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99acres.com\/articles\/holding-number.html?visitor_id=1811571711164939374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>unique 15-digit Holding number<\/strong><\/a>. You can find this on any previous holding tax receipts, or on the Annual Demand Notice\/Bill issued by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).<br><br>If you are not able to find your Holding number, read below to know how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondly, find out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.gov.in\/about\/zones-wards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>zone and ward number<\/strong><\/a>, where your flat or apartment is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find your Ward number?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot find your ward number, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/holdingtax.bhubaneswar.me\/portal\/payment\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BMC Holding Tax Portal<\/a> and click on \u201cKnow your ward and holding number by searching through the name\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find your unique 15-digit Holding number?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the official<a href=\"https:\/\/citizenservices.bhubaneswar.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bhubaneswar Me Citizen Service Portal<\/a> or the<a href=\"https:\/\/holdingtax.bhubaneswar.me\/portal\/sso_login\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bhubaneswar Smart City Holding Tax Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>\u00a0Click on the \u201cView\/Pay Holding Tax\u201d tab. You can also search it through the \u201cname\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2How_to_find_the_plinth_area_of_your_flatapartment\"><\/span>2.<strong>How to find the plinth area of your flat\/apartment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2.webp\" alt=\"How to find the plinth area of your flat\/apartment?\" class=\"wp-image-1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2-2-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Plinth Area of your flat\/apartment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.magicbricks.com\/blog\/plinth-area\/144473.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Plinth area<\/a> of your flat or apartment is the total built-up area of your home. It includes the space taken up by your rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and the internal and external walls.<br><br>The Plinth area is important while calculating your BMC property tax for flats and apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need not take the headache of calculating the exact Plinth area of your flat\/apartment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to simply find the property\u2019s officially approved building blueprint which you can get from your builder, or from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to calculate your flat\/apartment Plinth Area manually?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> First, find the exact length and width of every indoor room from the inner wall to the other inner wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Multiply the length by the width of each room to get individual square feet, and then add them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Individually measure the width of all internal and external walls, and add their total area to the indoor room sum to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobroker.in\/blog\/plinth-area-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calculate the final plinth area<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to calculate the Annual value of your flat\/apartment for the BMC property tax based on Plinth Area?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Firstly, multiply the total plinth area of your apartment (in square meters) by the base rate of Rs. 13.65. (Take this total as <strong>X<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Deduct 15% of <strong>X<\/strong> as maintenance charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Thirdly, add 0.5% of the total land cost of your flat (the land cost is determined as per the General Administration (GA) Department\u2019s rates).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/loan-for-home\/annual-value-of-house-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Value<\/a> Formula: <strong>(X) \u2013 (15% of X) + (0.5% of Land Cost)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3How_to_pay_BMC_property_tax_for_rented_flats_and_apartments\"><\/span>3.<strong>How to pay BMC property tax for rented flats and apartments?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1.webp\" alt=\"How to pay BMC property tax for rented flats and apartments?\" class=\"wp-image-1725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3-1-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For rented flats and apartments in Bhubaneswar, the responsibility of paying the property tax lies on the owner of these properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a flat owner, read on to find out how to calculate the BMC property tax for flats and apartments on rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, find the annual rental charges of the property. To do this, multiply the monthly rent amount by 12 to find the annual rent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) calculates property or holding tax for rented flats and apartments at a flat rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99acres.com\/articles\/property-tax-bhubaneswar.html#:~:text=pay%20a%20holding%20tax%20equal%20to%2017.5%20percent%20in%20Bhubaneshwar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17.5% of the Annual Rent<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This rate includes Holding Tax (10%), Latrine Tax (2.5%), and Street Light Tax (5%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4How_to_apply_maintenance_deductions_to_your_building_value\"><\/span>4.<strong>How to apply maintenance deductions to your building value?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2.webp\" alt=\"How to apply maintenance deductions to your building value?\" class=\"wp-image-1727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-2-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are calculating your property tax for flats and apartments in Bhubaneswar, you need to deduct a fixed maintenance charge from your property\u2019s Annual value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation allows a maximum of 15% deduction from your property\u2019s annual value as maintenance charges. It is calculated in the same way as well for rental properties.<br><br>For example, if your base value comes out to be \u20b910,000, you can deduct \u20b91,500 as maintenance charges. After that you need to calculate the BMC property tax for flats and apartments on the remaining \u20b98,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5How_to_pay_the_BMC_property_tax_for_flats_and_apartments_online\"><\/span>5.<strong>How to pay the BMC property tax for flats and apartments online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2.webp\" alt=\"How to pay the BMC property tax for flats and apartments online?\" class=\"wp-image-1729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/5-2-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After calculating your BMC property tax for flats and apartments, you need to pay the same online at the BMC Property Tax Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the official website for <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenservices.bhubaneswar.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BMC holding tax online payment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select the Property Tax Services section and enter your Ward number and Holding number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> After entering these details, click on the search button to view your current tax bill, outstanding dues, and any late payment penalties.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Choose your preferred payment mode like UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking to complete the process safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Download the PDF of the digital receipt for your personal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6At_a_Glance\"><\/span>6.<strong>At a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1.webp\" alt=\"At a Glance\" class=\"wp-image-1730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6-1-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Steps<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Basic Details<\/strong><\/td><td>You need your unique <strong>15-digit Holding Number<\/strong>, <strong>Zone<\/strong>, and <strong>Ward Number<\/strong> (all retrievable on the BMC portal).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plinth Area Calculation<\/strong><\/td><td>Base Value (X) = Plinth Area (sq. meters) X \u20b913.65.Formula for Property Tax: <strong>(X) \u2013 (15% of X) + (0.5% of Land Cost)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rule for Rented Flats\/Apartments<\/strong><\/td><td>The owner pays a flat <strong>17.5% tax<\/strong> based on the total Annual Rent (Monthly Rent $\\times$ 12).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance Deduction<\/strong><\/td><td>BMC allows a standard <strong>15% discount<\/strong> off your base property value to lower your final tax bill.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Online Payment Process<\/strong><\/td><td>Visit the BMC portal, enter your Ward and Holding number, pay via UPI\/Card, and download the PDF receipt.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1.webp\" alt=\"Conclusion\" class=\"wp-image-1731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1.webp 2752w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1-2048x1143.webp 2048w, https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7-1-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2752px) 100vw, 2752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hence, calculating your BMC property tax for flats and apartments in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is not difficult or complex at all after following the above guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to take advantage of the discounts in the form of maintenance charges at 15% on your property Annual Value.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you can execute your civic responsibilities of paying your property or holding taxes easily from your home itself. To avoid any confusions in the future, keep this blog bookmarked for future references!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to learn more about real estate, <a href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/buying-property-in-odisha-how-to-do-it-right-2\/\">property buying<\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/educational\/buying-guide\/property-documents-and-legal-terms-buyer-should-know\/\">terms<\/a> related to it, do check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/sjpb.in\/blog\/\">other blogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.What is the penalty for late payment of BMC property tax?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you miss the due date for your BMC property tax, a monthly penalty is added to your bill. It is best to pay early to avoid these extra fees. Typically, the charges are 1.5% per month, or 18% annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.Is property tax calculated differently for self-occupied and rented flats?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property tax is an annual fee. However, you can pay it quarterly or clear the full amount at once before the annual deadline to keep your records clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.How often do I need to pay holding tax in Bhubaneswar?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. To <strong><em>calculate bmc property tax for flats and apartments<\/em><\/strong> that are self-occupied, use the plinth area. For rented homes, it is calculated using the yearly rental income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.What is the official portal for making online property or holding tax payments in Bhubaneswar?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit the Bhubaneswar Me Citizen Portal or the official municipal website to make your BMC holding tax online payment safely using UPI or cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.Who pays the tax for a rented flat, the owner or the tenant?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal responsibility to pay bmc property tax always lies with the property owner. Tenants are not responsible for paying this tax to the municipal corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.How can a new flat owner find out how to calculate property tax in Bhubaneswar?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New owners can learn how to calculate property tax in Bhubaneswar by multiplying their flat\u2019s plinth area in square meters by the government base rate of Rs. 13.65.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.Does the flat plinth area include common spaces like elevators and stairs?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, common areas like shared staircases, elevators, and corridors are excluded. Only measure the internal space and walls of your own unit to <strong><em>calculate bmc property tax for flats and apartments.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.Can I pay my flat\u2019s property tax offline?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if you prefer offline methods, you can visit designated bank branches or your local ward office in Bhubaneswar to pay your tax with cash or a cheque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.What should I do if my flat\u2019s holding number shows incorrect data online?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice errors during your bmc holding tax online payment, you should visit the BMC tax office with your sale deed to request an official correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10.Are there any properties that are exempt from paying this tax?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, public places, government buildings, and spaces used strictly for religious or charitable purposes are generally exempt from paying the standard bmc property tax in Odisha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paying property taxes for your flat or apartment could become a headache if you are not aware of the basics.\u00a0 But don\u2019t worry because you have reached the right place with the perfect guide to calculate your Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) property tax and pay it online easily! 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