Frequently asked questions

• What is property tax?

  Property Tax is a tax levied by the Municipal Corporations / Urban Local Bodies in Holding situated under ULB area.

• Who is responsible for paying Property Tax?

  All owners of properties, including residential properties, commercial properties, and vacant land, within the municipal limits of Bihar are liable to pay property tax to the Municipal Corporations / Urban Local Bodies, governed by the Bihar Urban Development and Housing Department.

• How is Bihar Property Tax calculated?

  The amount of property tax payable is calculated based on the Annual Rental Value (ARV) of the property. The ARV is an estimate of the annual rent that could be fetched for the property if it were rented out. The ARV is multiplied by a tax rate to arrive at the property tax amount.

• What is property Tax rate at Katihar?

  it is 9 % of Annual rental value.

• How can I pay Property Tax?

  Property Tax in Katihar can be paid online through the official website of the Nagar Nigam Katihar or offline either at the office of the Nagar Nigam Katihar or calling the helpline number and contacting the Tax Collector who can come and collect property tax from citizen’s doorstep.

• Are any fees payable for new registration?

  No, this service is free of cost.

• When demand of holding tax generated?

  Holding tax for each financial year shall be due on 1st April of each financial year.

• Is there any rebate on payment of property Tax?

  Citizen can get the rebate of 5% if property tax of current year is paid on or before 30 the June.