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MCD Rolls Out New Property Tax Assessment Across 200 Delhi Wards
Homeowners across Rohini, Dwarka and Karol Bagh will receive revised annual bills from July based on updated circle rates set in the 2025 assessment records.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi began applying new property tax assessment criteria on 1 July to residential properties in 200 wards. The change covers owners who file returns through the civic body's online portal and replaces the previous self-declaration method with data drawn from the 2025 circle rate revision.
The update follows the release of the MCD budget papers for 2025-26, which recorded a revenue target of Rs 12,000 crore from property tax collections. Officials stated the revised criteria aim to align billed amounts with current market valuations recorded in government land records.
Changes for individual households
Residents in Rohini Sector 15 will see their bills calculated on the new circle rate of Rs 1.25 lakh per square metre for residential plots. A 100 square yard house previously assessed at Rs 18,000 per year now faces an initial calculation of Rs 22,500 before any rebate. Similar recalculations apply in Dwarka Sector 12 and parts of Karol Bagh, where older properties receive a one-time adjustment factor listed in the assessment guidelines.
Local advocates note that households with valid water and electricity connections can claim a 10 percent rebate if they submit proof of payment for the last two quarters. The legislation states that penalties begin at Rs 500 per month after the 31 August filing deadline.
Next steps for taxpayers
Property owners must complete the revised return by 31 August through the MCD portal or at ward offices. The civic body projects that 4.8 million residential properties will fall under the new assessment by the end of the financial year. Payments can be made in two instalments, with the first due on 30 September.