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In Coimbatore, the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) imposes property tax on properties owned by a person or a legal entity. It is collected twice a year to generate revenue for the government to ensure public amenities like water supply, roads, sanitation, street lights, etc.
The CCMC has an official portal for property owners to pay their taxes online. Payment can be made using net banking, UPI, credit or debit card, or demand draft.
Property taxes in Coimbatore vary based on the location, type, and usage of the property. The tax rate is determined based on zone and build-up area.
The common formula for computing the property tax is
Property tax = Assessed value of property x tax rate
Assessed value of property = base value × built-up area × Age factor × type of building × category of use × floor factor.
To compute the property tax, the following details are necessary:
Property location
Whether it is self-occupied or rented out
Type of property – residential, commercial, or land
Available amenities – car parking, rainwater harvesting, etc.
The year in which the property was built
Type of construction – single floor, multi-storied, kutcha, or pukka structure, etc.
Floor space index
Carpeted area of the property
Using these parameters, the civic body calculates the property tax. To enable citizens to quickly calculate the property tax when these values are known, a property tax calculator is available on the official website. Some of the details that you must enter to use this calculator are:
Total plinth area
Approved building area
Unapproved building area
Building usage area
Ward number where the property is located
Type and age of the building
The main documents needed for property tax assessment are:
Application form
Ownership documents
Original building permits and plan approval documents
In case you want to transfer the property to another person, you need these documents:
Application form
Recent tax payment receipt
Ownership documents
If there is a will, a legal heir certificate is needed
In case of the death of a property owner, a death certificate must be submitted
Coimbatore property tax online payment can be done using the following steps:
Go to the official CCMC website
From the list of services, choose Online Property Tax.
Choose Coimbatore Corporation Building
Enter the assessment number. You can find this in your last tax bill receipt or property tax notice sent by the corporation.
Once you enter the assessment number, you can see the amount to be paid. Enter the amount in the given text box and click on submit.
On the next page, make a payment using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
You can get the tax payment receipt, which can be downloaded or printed.
To pay the property tax offline:
Go to the nearest CCMC office.
Provide property details or assessment number.
The payment officer will give you the property tax amount to pay.
Make the payment using cash, demand draft, or cheque based on whatever is accepted at the counter.
Collect the payment receipt.
Once you complete the Coimbatore property tax payment online, you can download the receipt immediately. You can also download the receipt by visiting the portal and going through the payment history using the assessment number.
Similarly, when you pay offline, you will get a receipt immediately. You can also visit the zonal office of CCMC to get a duplicate receipt by giving property details such as the assessment number.
To know the latest status of property tax payment status, you can check the online portal or visit the offline zonal office.
Online method – Visit the CCMC website, go to Property Tax, enter the assessment number, and get the payment status update.
The following properties have tax exemptions:
Properties designated as places of worship that are actively used only for that purpose and no rent is paid.
Choultries where no rent is charged for occupancy or where any rent collected is used solely for charitable purposes.
Buildings used for education, including attached hostels and places providing shelter for the destitute, animals, orphans, the deaf and mute, the elderly, and women in distress without paying rent. As approved by the council, institutions operating purely on philanthropic grounds also qualify.
Ancient monuments protected under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1994, as well as historical monuments recognised under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. This includes sites protected under the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966, provided they are not used as residences or public offices.
Charitable hospitals and dispensaries, excluding any residential quarters attached to them, where no rent is paid.
Hospitals and dispensaries operated by the railway administration, as notified by the Government but excluding attached residential quarters.
Burial and cremation grounds listed in the municipal records under Section 404.
Buildings or lands with an annual value below ₹119, provided the owner does not pay professional tax or income tax and does not own any other property exceeding this value.
Riverbeds, canals, or government-owned lands designated for recreation or other purposes where no income is generated, as notified by the Government.
Buildings or lands owned by the Central Government.
The following properties have tax exemptions:
Properties designated as places of worship that are actively used only for that purpose and no rent is paid.
Choultries where no rent is charged for occupancy or where any rent collected is used solely for charitable purposes.
Buildings used for education, including attached hostels and places providing shelter for the destitute, animals, orphans, the deaf and mute, the elderly, and women in distress without paying rent. As approved by the council, institutions operating purely on philanthropic grounds also qualify.
Ancient monuments protected under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1994, as well as historical monuments recognised under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. This includes sites protected under the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966, provided they are not used as residences or public offices.
Charitable hospitals and dispensaries, excluding any residential quarters attached to them, where no rent is paid.
Hospitals and dispensaries operated by the railway administration, as notified by the Government but excluding attached residential quarters.
Burial and cremation grounds listed in the municipal records under Section 404.
Buildings or lands with an annual value below ₹119, provided the owner does not pay professional tax or income tax and does not own any other property exceeding this value.
Riverbeds, canals, or government-owned lands designated for recreation or other purposes where no income is generated, as notified by the Government.
Buildings or lands owned by the Central Government.
Special Exemptions and Alternative Bases for Property Tax
The council may set property tax rates based on the value of each building or land. The rates may increase progressively as the value rises, but they cannot decrease when the value increases. If a progressive tax rate is adopted, the council must define the classification system. This includes tax-free deductions from assessments or a structured percentage increase from the lowest to the highest class.
Provisions:
(a) with government approval, the council may exempt specific areas from full or partial property tax if they do not receive adequate water supply, drainage, or lighting benefits.
(b) For land not attached to a building or used for huts, the commissioner may assess tax based on land area instead of annual value. The rate will be set at his discretion but cannot exceed ₹2 per three square meters.
As you must pay property tax twice per year, you must remember two payment dates. The last dates for Coimbatore property tax payments are:
First Half: 31st March (5% discount if paid by 15th Feb)
Second Half: 30th September (5% discount by 15th Aug)
Note: Please check the official website of Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) for exact dates
If you fail to pay the property tax on or before the due date, a 1% penalty applies for each month of missed payments. It is crucial to pay the taxes on time to avoid this penalty.
Authorities have simplified the tax payment process by providing online services. You can check the official portal, calculate the taxes, and complete payment within a few minutes. Remember to pay the taxes before the due date to avoid penalties.
To check your Coimbatore property tax online, visit the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation's official website. Navigate to the 'Civic Services' section and select 'Property Tax.' Here, you can view your property tax details by entering your assessment number or other required information.
Download the 'Property Tax Name Transfer' application form from the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation's website to change the name on your property tax records. Complete the form with accurate details and submit it along with the necessary documents, such as proof of ownership and identity, to the Revenue Department at the Corporation office. For more information, contact the Revenue Department through the contact details provided on the official website.
You can download your property tax receipts from the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation's online portal. Navigate to the receipt printing option, enter your assessment number or other required details, and access your receipts for download or printing.
The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation imposes a penalty of 1% per month for late payment of property tax.
CCMC stands for Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, the governing body responsible for the administration and civic infrastructure of Coimbatore. For more details, visit their official website.
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