Vijayawada Property Tax: Rates, Rebates & Online Payment
How Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) — the municipal corporation of Vijayawada city, Andhra Pradesh (not to be confused with Vadodara's VMC) assesses residential property tax, what you owe, the rebates worth grabbing, and how to pay online.
How Vijayawada calculates property tax
Tax is assessed on the property's capital value (market value per the registration department's rates for the zone) multiplied by the notified residential rate, with the older ARV method (plinth area × zonal monthly rental value × usage/age factors) still underlying many assessments; paid half-yearly with PTIN on the CDMA portal. Note: portal — statewide payment via cdma.ap.gov.in and the Puraseva app.
Residential rates: Residential buildings: 0.10%-0.50% of capital value per year (municipal corporations sit at the upper band); non-residential: 0.20%-2% of capital value; vacant urban land taxed at 0.50% of capital value in corporations.
Rebates & due dates
5% rebate on the year's tax for early/advance payment (paying the full demand by the April 30 window each financial year).
Late-payment penalty
Simple interest of 2% per month on arrears if the first half-year is unpaid by June 30 and the second by December 31; prolonged default can lead to notices, sealing or attachment.
Exemptions
Places of public worship, recognized educational and charitable institutions, and government buildings are exempt under the AP Municipal Corporations Act; concessional treatment applies to very low-ARV dwellings.
Recent change: AP shifted from pure ARV to capital-value-linked taxation from FY 2021-22, causing stepped increases in Vijayawada assessments; collections and dashboards are now centralized on the CDMA portal.
Pay online
Pay directly on the official VMCportal — you'll need your property identification number (printed on any previous receipt or demand notice).
Official VMC property-tax portal →Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Vijayawada?+
Vijayawada uses the Annual Rental Value (ARV) system transitioning to Capital Value system under AP's 2021 property-tax reform. Tax is assessed on the property's capital value (market value per the registration department's rates for the zone) multiplied by the notified residential rate, with the older ARV method (plinth area × zonal monthly rental value × usage/age factors) still underlying many assessments; paid half-yearly with PTIN on the CDMA portal. Note: portal — statewide payment via cdma.ap.gov.in and the Puraseva app. Current residential rates: Residential buildings: 0.10%-0.50% of capital value per year (municipal corporations sit at the upper band); non-residential: 0.20%-2% of capital value; vacant urban land taxed at 0.50% of capital value in corporations.
How do I pay Vijayawada property tax online?+
Pay on the official VMC 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 on the year's tax for early/advance payment (paying the full demand by the April 30 window each financial year).
What happens if I pay Vijayawada property tax late?+
Simple interest of 2% per month on arrears if the first half-year is unpaid by June 30 and the second by December 31; prolonged default can lead to notices, sealing or attachment.
Who is exempt from property tax in Vijayawada?+
Places of public worship, recognized educational and charitable institutions, and government buildings are exempt under the AP Municipal Corporations Act; concessional treatment applies to very low-ARV dwellings.
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.