Kanpur House Tax (Kanpur Nagar Nigam): How to Pay Online, Calculation, Receipt, Rebates, Penalty and Name Change

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 08/11/2026

Tax & Finance

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 8 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

House tax in Kanpur is collected by the Kanpur Municipal Corporation (Kanpur Nagar Nigam, KNN) and can be paid online through the property tax link on its website, kmc.up.nic.in, or at a zonal office. The tax is worked out from the annual rental value (ARV) of your property, using the covered area and a monthly rate per sq ft fixed for your area, with a deduction for older buildings. This guide explains how to pay, how the tax is calculated, rebates and penalties, receipts and how to change the owner’s name.

Kanpur house tax at a glance

Collected by: Kanpur Municipal Corporation (Kanpur Nagar Nigam)
Online: property tax payment link on kmc.up.nic.in
Law: Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959
Basis: annual rental value from covered area and a monthly rate per sq ft
Area: 110 wards in 6 zones; head office at Moti Jheel, Kanpur
Search by: property number, receipt number, or zone, ward, mohalla and house number
Late payment: interest on unpaid tax, reported at 12% a year

In this guide

How to pay Kanpur house tax online
How to download the receipt
How Kanpur house tax is calculated
Self-assessment for new buildings
Rebates, penalties and due date
Name change (mutation) in Nagar Nigam records
Before you buy a house in Kanpur
Frequently asked questions

How to pay Kanpur house tax online

Open kmc.up.nic.in and click the link to pay property tax online (under property tax information).
Choose how to find your property: by property number, by receipt number, by CHK number or name, or by zone, ward, mohalla and house number.
Enter the details and the captcha, then click Submit.
Check the owner name, address and the amount due, including arrears and interest.
Click to pay online and choose net banking, debit card, credit card or another mode shown.
Save or print the receipt. An SMS confirmation is also sent to the registered mobile number.

Your property number is printed on old bills and receipts. If money is deducted but no receipt appears, do not pay again. Keep the transaction ID and contact your zonal office.

Pay at the office

You can also pay at your zonal office or the Nagar Nigam head office at Moti Jheel, Kanpur, on working days. Carry your property number or an old bill and an ID, and collect the receipt.

How to download the receipt

After an online payment: the receipt opens on screen; print it or save it as a PDF.
Old or counter receipts: search your property again on the portal to see payment history. The portal also has an option to get receipts for payments made on POS machines.
Duplicate: if you cannot find it online, ask the zonal office.
Keep it safe: buyers, banks and the Nagar Nigam ask for the latest paid receipt in a sale, a home loan or a name change.

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How Kanpur house tax is calculated

Like Lucknow, Ghaziabad and other Uttar Pradesh cities, Kanpur taxes buildings on their annual rental value under the UP Municipal Corporation Act, 1959. In simple steps:

The Nagar Nigam fixes a monthly rate per sq ft for each area, based mainly on the width of the road in front and the type of building (RCC roof or other).
ARV = covered area × monthly rate × 12. Rented and commercial property is charged at higher rates than self-occupied homes.
A deduction is given for the age of the building. Published guides show 25% for buildings up to 10 years old, 32.5% for 10–20 years and 40% for buildings over 20 years.
House tax is a fixed percentage of the net ARV. Water tax and sewer tax, where they apply, are charged separately on your bill.

Step	Illustration only
Covered area	1,000 sq ft
Assumed monthly rate	₹1.50 per sq ft
ARV (1,000 × 1.50 × 12)	₹18,000
Less age deduction (25%)	₹13,500

The rate for your street and the tax percentage are set by the Nagar Nigam, so use your latest bill or ask the zonal office for the actual figures. The table only shows the method.

Self-assessment for new buildings

When you finish or move into a new house, the owner must file a self-assessment with the Nagar Nigam so the property gets a tax record. The UP law allows a heavy penalty if no self-assessment is filed, and interest if the area or rate is shown too low. Keep the covered area and use (home, shop or rented) correct, because a mismatch can lead to arrears later.

Rebates, penalties and due date

Financial year: house tax is charged for each year from April to March. The due date is on your bill.
Early payment rebate: UP corporations usually announce a discount for paying early in the year. The rate and last date change every year, so check the current Kanpur Nagar Nigam notice before you pay.
Exemptions: under the UP Act, buildings used only for public worship, cremation or burial, and some charitable and educational uses can be exempt.
Late payment: simple interest on unpaid tax, reported at 12% a year, and loss of any rebate. Long-pending dues can lead to notices and recovery action.

Name change (mutation) in Nagar Nigam records

After you buy, inherit or receive a property as a gift, apply at your zonal office to move the house tax record into your name. Keep these ready:

Registered sale deed, gift deed, will or succession papers
Latest paid house tax receipt with no arrears
ID proof such as Aadhaar or PAN, and a photo
Affidavit or other forms the office asks for

Clear all dues first, pay the mutation fee shown and keep the acknowledgement. Nagar Nigam mutation is separate from the revenue record (khatauni). See our guide on property mutation.

Before you buy a house in Kanpur

Ask for the latest paid house tax receipt and check for arrears and interest.
Match the owner name, address and covered area on the bill with the sale deed.
For a house in a KDA scheme, also check KDA dues and the sanctioned map.
Apply for the name change soon after registration.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay Kanpur Nagar Nigam house tax online?

Open kmc.up.nic.in, click the property tax payment link, find your property by property number, receipt number or zone, ward and house number, check the dues and pay online. Save the receipt.

Where do I find my Kanpur property number?

On any old house tax bill or receipt. You can also search on the portal by zone, ward, mohalla and house number.

How is house tax calculated in Kanpur?

The covered area is multiplied by the monthly rate per sq ft for your area and by 12 to get the annual rental value. After a deduction for building age, a fixed percentage of it is charged as house tax.

Is there a discount for paying early?

UP corporations usually announce an early-payment rebate each year. Check the current Kanpur Nagar Nigam notice for the rate and last date.

What happens if I pay house tax late?

Interest is charged on the unpaid amount, reported at 12% a year, and you lose any rebate. Old dues can lead to recovery action and can hold up a sale or loan.

How do I change the name on my house tax record in Kanpur?

Apply at your zonal office with the registered deed or succession papers, the latest paid receipt and ID proof, and pay the mutation fee.

Do flat owners pay house tax separately?

Yes. Each flat has its own house tax record and bill, separate from society maintenance charges.

House tax rates, rebates, deadlines and procedures are set by the Kanpur Municipal Corporation under Uttar Pradesh law and can change. Check your current bill on kmc.up.nic.in or at your zonal office before you pay. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Sources: Kanpur Municipal Corporation website (kmc.up.nic.in); Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959; published guides on Kanpur house tax payment and calculation (Housing.com, Bajaj Finserv, 2023–2024); Knocksense report on the KNN online house tax portal.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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