10 % Property Tax Rebate Extended

New Delhi, 28 June 2025:

In order to provide much needed relief to homeowners throughout the capital, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended its 10% rebate on property tax payments until July 31. After many users were unable to complete their payments on time due to technical issues with the online tax portal, the deadline, which was originally set for June 30th, was rescheduled. 

The extension was announced by MCD Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma, who also mentioned that the early payment refund and the concessions for women, senior citizens, and other eligible groups would remain in place until the new deadline.

"Many property owners were unable to access the portal in a timely manner due to technical issues," Sharma stated. To ensure that citizens can receive the benefit without experiencing undue hardship, we thought it was fair to extend the rebate period until July 31. The MCD currently has about 1.3 million registered taxpayers and hopes to collect ₹4,000 crore in property tax for the fiscal year 2025–2026. Mobile camps and support centers are being set up throughout all zones, and outreach initiatives have been stepped up through resident welfare associations to improve collection.

"This deadline extension really helps those of us juggling work and portal issues," said Neha Gupta, a property owner and RWA leader, in her welcoming statement. It guarantees that we won't miss out on a sizable refund. The rebate provides substantial cost savings. For example, if a homeowner pays their ₹20,000 annual property tax bill by July 31st, they will save ₹2,000. 

Depending on individual eligibility, additional rebates for women and seniors will also be applicable, with amounts ranging from ₹500 to ₹1,000. City taxpayers can pay at scheduled camps set up by RWAs and municipal officials, through the MCD portal, or at citizen service centers. To avoid a recurrence of the recent technical disruptions, officials have promised to increase portal capacity and customer service.

According to experts, the extension of the rebate will probably increase compliance, lower tax arrears, and assist the MCD in reaching its revenue target. Rajiv Menon, an urban finance analyst, clarified that prompt payments result in improved service delivery and a more robust municipal budget. Residents are encouraged to check their eligibility for additional concessions and not to delay as the July deadline draws near. 

By making this choice, the MCD demonstrates its dedication to reducing the financial burden on citizens while obtaining necessary municipal funding.