Thiruvananthapuram Property Tax: Rates, Rebates & Online Payment
How Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation (TMC) assesses residential property tax, what you owe, the rebates worth grabbing, and how to pay online.
How Thiruvananthapuram calculates property tax
Tax = plinth area (sq m, including balconies) × the zone rate per sq m, adjusted for zone, roof/construction type, access road, age, and use.
Residential rates: The corporation residential band is ₹8-20 per sq m per year (minimum ₹75); the exact TMC zone-wise schedule isn't published in verifiable English sources — check the portal for your zone.
Rebates & due dates
5% rebate for full-year payment by 30 April (Kerala-wide); otherwise halves due 30 September and 31 March, paid via Kerala Sanchaya.
Late-payment penalty
2% per month penal interest on unpaid instalments (from 1 October for a missed first half).
Exemptions
Government buildings and places of worship; 50-60 sq m houses at half rate.
Recent change: Kerala's 5% annual increment applies from FY 2023-24; the luxury add-on hits new houses above 3,000 sq ft.
Pay online
Pay directly on the official TMCportal — you'll need your property identification number (printed on any previous receipt or demand notice).
Official TMC property-tax portal →Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Thiruvananthapuram?+
Thiruvananthapuram uses the Plinth-area Unit Area Value (Kerala Municipality Act). Tax = plinth area (sq m, including balconies) × the zone rate per sq m, adjusted for zone, roof/construction type, access road, age, and use. Current residential rates: The corporation residential band is ₹8-20 per sq m per year (minimum ₹75); the exact TMC zone-wise schedule isn't published in verifiable English sources — check the portal for your zone.
How do I pay Thiruvananthapuram property tax online?+
Pay on the official TMC portal (linked on this page) using your property identification number — have last year's receipt handy for the ID. Most portals accept UPI, net banking, and cards, and issue an instant e-receipt. 5% rebate for full-year payment by 30 April (Kerala-wide); otherwise halves due 30 September and 31 March, paid via Kerala Sanchaya.
What happens if I pay Thiruvananthapuram property tax late?+
2% per month penal interest on unpaid instalments (from 1 October for a missed first half).
Who is exempt from property tax in Thiruvananthapuram?+
Government buildings and places of worship; 50-60 sq m houses at half rate.
Is property tax deductible from income tax?+
Yes, for let-out property: municipal taxes actually paid during the year are deducted from gross annual value when computing income from house property. For self-occupied property there's no separate deduction, but paying it keeps your municipal records clean for any future sale.
Sources
Verified July 2026. Municipal rates and rebate windows change every budget cycle — confirm on the official portal before paying.