Indore Property Tax 2026: Pay IMC Tax Online, Rebate and Calculation
Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.
Indore property tax (sampatti kar) is paid to the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) online on IMC’s own portal, imcindore.mp.gov.in, using your property ID, or at IMC zonal offices and headquarters cash counters. Tax is worked out by self-assessment on the annual value of the property under Madhya Pradesh rules, at a rate between 6% and 10% fixed by the corporation. Paying the year’s tax in advance earns a small rebate.
- Levied by: Indore Municipal Corporation, under the MP Municipal Corporation Act, 1956
- Pay online: imcindore.mp.gov.in (Indore has its own portal; most other MP towns use e-Nagarpalika)
- Login key: property ID, or search by zone, owner name and house number
- Method: self-assessed annual value × tax rate of 6%–10%
- Advance rebate: 6.25% on property tax and 6% on water tax, as reported in 2024
- 2026–27: IMC budget brought no new taxes and no hike in existing ones
In this guide
How to pay Indore property tax online
- Open imcindore.mp.gov.in and go to the property tax payment option under IMC services.
- Enter your property ID and search. If you do not know it, use Search your Property ID with the zone, owner name, house number and address.
- Check the owner name, address and the amount due, including arrears and surcharge.
- Choose net banking, card or UPI and pay.
- Download and print the receipt. Keep the transaction ID until the payment shows on your account.
The site’s menu labels can change, so look for “property tax” or “pay bills and tax online”. If money is deducted but no receipt appears, do not pay twice; visit your zonal office with the transaction ID.
Other ways to pay
- Zonal offices and headquarters: cash counters at IMC headquarters and all zonal offices accept property tax, water charges and garbage fees. IMC keeps counters open on holidays near deadlines.
- Bill collectors with POS machines: since 2023, IMC revenue bill collectors take card payments at your door and issue a receipt at once.
How property tax is calculated in Indore
Madhya Pradesh municipal bodies, including municipal corporations, follow the MP Municipality (Determination of Taxable Property Value of Building/Land) Rules, 2020. The main points are:
- Base value: when the rules started, the taxable value was the annual letting value fixed under the 1997 rules.
- Yearly change: the value rises in line with the increase in the Collector Guideline rates for the area, but by no more than 10% a year. If guideline rates fall or stay the same, the value does not change.
- Rates: each year the corporation passes a resolution fixing rates per square metre by area and use, and a property tax rate between 6% and 10% of taxable value.
- Use and construction: residential, commercial and industrial use, pucca or kutcha building, built-up area per floor and open land are counted separately.
- Deduction: 10% is allowed for maintenance, with an extra 6% in the year you install rainwater recharge or grey water recycling.
In simple terms: area (sq m) × rate per sq m for your area and use = annual value; less the allowed deduction; × tax rate = property tax. Water charges and garbage fees are billed separately.
Self-assessment: rules to know
Under the 2020 rules, owners work out their own tax and file a return with the amount due, one return for each property.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Revised return | Can be filed within 60 days; excess tax can be refunded |
| Scrutiny | IMC officials can reassess; a difference of up to 10% is ignored |
| Under-assessment above 10% | Penalty of five times the difference |
| Appeal | To the Mayor-in-Council within 30 days |
| Late payment | Surcharge at the rate fixed by the corporation’s resolution |
Fill in the area, use and building type correctly. Under-reporting can cost much more than the tax saved.
Rebates, due dates and surcharge
- Advance payment: in 2024, IMC gave a 6.25% discount on property tax and 6% on water tax to those who paid the year’s amount in advance. IMC’s counters stay open on 30 June for advance payers. Check the current rebate on the portal.
- Surcharge: unpaid tax attracts a surcharge, shown in your dues.
- Surcharge relief: in March 2026, in line with the National Lok Adalat, IMC waived 100% of the surcharge on property tax dues up to ₹50,000, 50% on dues of ₹50,000–₹1,00,000 and 25% above ₹1,00,000, until 31 March 2026. Similar relief is offered at Lok Adalats from time to time.
Latest changes in 2025–2026
- No hike for 2026–27: the IMC budget (April 2026) brought no new taxes and no increase in existing ones.
- Digital address: in 2025 IMC began a pilot in ward 82 that puts a QR code on each house, linking property tax and other services to one digital ID. IMC is also building a unified taxpayer ID linked to the state’s Sampada registration system.
Name change (namantaran) in IMC records
After you buy, inherit or receive a property, apply at your IMC zonal office (or online where the portal offers it) to move the property ID into your name. Keep ready:
- Registered sale deed, gift deed, will or succession papers
- ID proof such as Aadhaar
- Latest paid property tax and water tax receipts
- Society or colony NOC for flats, if asked
Clear all dues first. See our guides on property mutation and MP Bhulekh and Sampada.
Before you buy a property in Indore
- Search the property ID on the IMC portal and check for arrears and surcharge.
- Match the owner name, area and use on the tax record with the sale deed.
- Ask for the last few years’ receipts, not just the latest one.
- Apply for name change soon after registration.
Related guides: stamp duty in Madhya Pradesh, MP RERA, nagar nigam services and property tax in India.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pay Indore property tax online?
On imcindore.mp.gov.in, open the property tax option, enter your property ID, check the dues, pay by net banking, card or UPI and download the receipt.
How do I find my Indore property ID?
It is printed on old receipts. You can also use Search your Property ID on the IMC portal with your zone, owner name and house number.
How is Indore property tax calculated?
You self-assess the annual value from the area and IMC’s rate per square metre for your area and use, deduct 10% for maintenance, and apply the tax rate of 6%–10% fixed by IMC.
Is there a rebate for paying early?
Yes. In 2024 IMC gave 6.25% on property tax and 6% on water tax for advance payment. Check the current rebate before 30 June.
Did Indore property tax go up in 2026–27?
No. IMC’s 2026–27 budget did not add new taxes or raise existing ones. Yearly value changes under the state rules are capped at 10%.
What happens if I under-report my property?
If IMC finds your self-assessed value short by more than 10%, the penalty is five times the difference.
Can I get a waiver on surcharge?
IMC offers surcharge relief during Lok Adalat drives. In March 2026 it waived up to 100% of the surcharge on property tax dues up to ₹50,000.
Property tax rates, rebates and surcharges are set by the Indore Municipal Corporation under Madhya Pradesh law and can change each year. Check your current dues on imcindore.mp.gov.in or at your zonal office before you pay. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Sources: Indore Municipal Corporation portal; Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956; MP Municipality (Determination of Taxable Property Value of Building/Land) Rules, 2020; 2023–2026 reports on IMC budgets, advance tax rebates, Lok Adalat surcharge relief, POS payments and the digital address project.
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