Himachal Pradesh • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Himachal Pradesh 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, and other cities in Himachal Pradesh.

Stamp duty in Himachal Pradesh at a glance

Male buyer

6.0–8.0%

by property value — see slabs below

Female buyer

2.0% less

Registration

2.00%

2% of property value; several sources cite a ₹25,000 cap (not consistently confirmed)

Typical total (male)

8.00%

Himachal charges men 6% up to ₹50 lakh and 8% above; women pay 4% up to ₹80 lakh. Non-agriculturists buying with Section 118 permission pay a flat 12% since March 2025.

Rates verified 2026-07 against the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

Himachal Pradesh stamp duty slabs by property value

Himachal Pradeshcharges stamp duty on a value-slab system — the rate depends on the property's agreement value, and the applicable rate applies to the entire value.

Property value	Stamp duty rate
Up to ₹50 lakh	6.00%
Above ₹50 lakh	8.00%

Quick reference — total charges by property value

Property Value	Male Buyer	Female Buyer	Registration	Total (Male)
₹25 lakh	₹1,50,000	₹1,00,000	₹50,000	₹2,00,000
₹50 lakh	₹3,00,000	₹2,00,000	₹1,00,000	₹4,00,000
₹1 crore	₹8,00,000	₹6,00,000	₹2,00,000	₹10,00,000
₹2.5 crore	₹20,00,000	₹15,00,000	₹5,00,000	₹25,00,000

Major cities in Himachal Pradesh

The same Himachal Pradesh rates apply across these cities, but each may have additional municipal cess or local development charges. Confirm with the local sub-registrar before signing.

ShimlaManaliDharamshalaSolanKullu

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Property Value

₹

State

Buyer Gender

Total Charges

₹3,50,000

Stamp Duty (6.00%)

₹3,00,000

Registration (1.00%)

₹50,000

Total Cost (Property + Charges)

₹53,50,000

* Rates are approximate and vary by city, area type (urban/rural), and property type.

* Always verify with your local sub-registrar office before transactions.

Renting instead of buying?

Rent agreements in Himachal Pradesh cost ₹100-200 stamp paper (flat, per available sources) for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Himachal Pradesh →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Himachal Pradesh cost No verified concession — conveyance rates apply — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Himachal Pradesh →

Duty is charged on the circle rate, not your deal price

Himachal Pradesh computes stamp duty on the higher of your declared price and the government-notified value — see how to look it up for your locality and what changed in the latest revision.

Circle Rate in Himachal Pradesh →

Local charges and concessions in Himachal Pradesh

City-level additions

Non-agriculturists buying land with Section 118 permission pay a flat 12% duty under the HP Amendment Bill 2025 (effective 26 March 2025).

Concessions and rebates

Women: 4% up to ₹80 lakh (vs male 6% up to ₹50 lakh); above these thresholds all buyers pay 8%. Joint male+female: 5% up to ₹50 lakh.

Frequently asked questions

What are the stamp duty and registration charges in Himachal Pradesh in 2026?+

Stamp duty is charged on value slabs — from 6% to 8% depending on the property value — plus a registration fee of 2% of property value; several sources cite a ₹25,000 cap (not consistently confirmed). On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹3,00,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Himachal Pradesh?+

Yes — women pay 4% against 6% for men. Women: 4% up to ₹80 lakh (vs male 6% up to ₹50 lakh); above these thresholds all buyers pay 8%. Joint male+female: 5% up to ₹50 lakh.

How is stamp duty calculated in Himachal Pradesh?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (Circle Rate) for the locality — declaring a lower price does not reduce it. The applicable slab rate depends on that higher value. Registration fee is added on top, and some cities add local cess.

What is the registration charge in Himachal Pradesh?+

2% of property value; several sources cite a ₹25,000 cap (not consistently confirmed), paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Himachal Pradesh?+

Women: 4% up to ₹80 lakh (vs male 6% up to ₹50 lakh); above these thresholds all buyers pay 8%. Joint male+female: 5% up to ₹50 lakh. Gift deeds to close family are often charged far less than sale deeds — see the gift-deed guide linked below. Undervaluing the sale price does not work: duty is computed on the government valuation.