Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax

The Kanpur Municipal Corporation or Kanpur Nagar Nigam is responsible for collecting property tax from residents of the city. The department has a digital portal that permits residents to make payments online.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025

The ARV method used in collecting taxes was non-consistent and with the increase in properties, the method was becoming increasingly inefficient. To combat this, the Kanpur Municipal Corporation or KMC digitized its assessment registers and computerized the process of collecting property tax.

The Kanpur Municipal Corporation has a portal that enables one to pay their property tax by entering the unique 15 digit PID assigned to it.

How to Pay Kanpur House Tax Online

Follow the simple and hassle-free process to pay KNN Property tax online:

Step 1: Visit the Kanpur Nagar Nigam official site

Step 2: Click on "Pay Your Property Tax - Online" link available on the home page.

Step 3: You can pay your payment via 'Search Property' , 'By Property No' , 'By Receipt No', 'By CHK No/Name'

Step 4: After Selecting one of the above options, Click on 'Submit'

Step 5: On the next page, display details of the taxable amount, such as arrears, adjustments, interest on arrears, and so on.

Step 6: One should go over these details and ensure the right information is displayed.

Step 7: Then, choose the payment method they prefer such as debit card or credit card or net banking to pay the taxable amount.

Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax Rates

  • 10% of property tax on Average Renatal Values upto Rs. 1200
  • 15% of property tax on Average Renatal Values above Rs. 1200

How to find the Property Identification Number to pay Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax online?

If you are not able to find the PIN, you will still be able to pay the Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax online. Given below are the steps:

  1. Visit http://kmc.up.nic.in/.
  2. Click on the ‘Property Tax Information’ situated on the left side of the screen.
  1. Next, click on the ‘Pay your Property Tax Online’ option.
  2. Enter your zone number and captcha code and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  3. Go through the available data and find out your property. You will be able to find the PIN there.
  4. Now, click on the property ID to check the house tax bill of the year.
  5. You can then pay the Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax.

How is Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax Calculated?

Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax is calculated by considering the factors given below:

  1. Land rea
  2. Construction year
  3. Covered area
  1. Location: Less than 12m from the road., 12 – 24m from the road, or greater than 24m from the road
  2. Type of construction: Pakka A, Pakka B, or Pakka C
  3. Annual Rental Value (ARV)

The annual rental value and the year of construction are always shifting, which causes the property tax value to fluctuate year after year.

Documents Needed for Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax bill Payment

If you are opting pay your Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax online, you should have PIN with you to complete the payment process.

On the other hand, if you are visiting the Kanpur Nagar Nigam office to pay the tax, you need to carry the receipt which you can download online as well as an identity proof.

How to Check Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax Payment Status?

You can also check your Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax payment online by downloading your tax receipt. Once you paid the bill online, you will get an acknowledgement slip which you can use later on if the payment is processed.

If you make offline payment in Kanpur Nagar Nigam centre, you will get an payment confirmation slip at the office.

How to Download the Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax Payment Receipt?

The following are the steps to download the Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax Payment receipt:

  1. Visit the http://kmc.up.nic.in/
  2. Click on the ‘Property Tax Information’ situated on the left side of the screen.
  3. Next, click on the ‘Get your POS machine receipts’.
  1. Choose ‘Search by Property ID’.
  2. Enter your PIN, captcha code, and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  3. Take a print out of the Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax receipt for the bill year.

Penalty for Failing to Submit the Self-Assessment Form

The owner must pay a penalty of Rs. 500 per day or double the tax amount if they have finished a project or moved into the property but have not yet submitted the self-assessment form.

A simple interest rate of 12% per year will be charged to the remaining balance until the debt is paid in full if the corporation determines that the self-assessed tax value is significantly lower than the regional average.

Mutation Fee Charged by Kanpur Nagar Nigam

The mutation of property in Kanpur Nagar Nigam is basically the change of ownership of a property owing to different reasons such as sale on the KMC records or death.

Mutation Causes

Fee (In Rs.)

Due to Death of Recorded Owner

Rs.5,000 + late fees + publication charges

Family Settlement

Rs.5,000 + late fees + publication charges

Registered Will Deed

Rs.5,000 + late fees + publication charges

By Order of Court

Rs.5,000 + late fees + publication charges

Due to Registered Gift Deed

1% of purchase value or market value of the property according to the registry + late fees + publication charges

Due to Registered Sale Deed

1% of purchase value or market value of the property according to the registry + late fees + publication charges

Registered Hibba

1% of purchase value or market value of the property according to the registry + late fees + publication charges

Kanpur Property Tax Self Assessment

On the homepage of the Kanpur Municipal Corporation website, under the Property tax information is a link that enables one to calculate the property tax for both residential and non-residential properties. The page will require the individual to enter key details of the property in question and will generate the details of tax to be paid based on the data entered.

Residential Property Tax:

The taxpayer should enter details such as the name of the owner of the property, name of the occupant if the occupant is a tenant, plot number and address of the property, the respective ward and zone under which the property falls, year of construction, and total area and covered area in square feet. Other details to be disclosed during calculation are the type of construction of the property and whether it is self-occupied or not.

Commercial Property Tax:

This tax is also calculated similarly. The Kanpur house tax website offers a page for calculating tax of non-residential buildings that require the taxpayer to enter details such as a ward, zone, Mohalla, name of the owner and /or organization, etc. Certain other details need to be specified upon which the page will calculate the total taxable amount that needs to be paid.

Rebates and Penalties from Kanpur Tax

  1. Public work buildings and charitable institutions, educational institutions, graveyards and ancient building earn a special rebate and does not have tax levied against them.
  2. Kanpur Municipal Corporation also provides rebates of discounted rates for particular parts of a property such as balconies, garages, corridors.
  3. Disabled people such as blind or handicapped people receive a tax rebate and have a certain percentage of tax that they are exempt from paying.
  4. Penalty for late payment of taxes are dependent on the size of the property and can range from Rs 100 to Rs 25,000.

Exemptions in Kanpur Nagar Nigam Property Tax

List of Buildings Exempted from Kanpur Nagar Nigam House Tax:

  • Properties used as Graveyards or for the disposal of the dead
  • Buildings used for charitable purposes or public worship
  • Schools and intermediate colleges
  • Ancient buildings
  • Properties that are below the value of Rs. 360 and
  • Is the only property owned by the individual are the properties that are exempt from paying tax.

FAQs on Kanpur Nagar Nigam house tax

  • What is the offficial website to pay kanpur house tax?

    The official web address of Kanpur Municipal Corporation is http://kmc.up.nic.in/

  • Can I pay Kanpur Nagar Nigam house tax online?

    Yes, online payment of kanpur property tax is available.

  • What are services offered by Kanpur Municipal Corporation website?

    Pay Online Property Tax, calculate your property Tax, birth registration, death Registration.

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