All About MCG Property Tax in Gurgaon

Residents of the Millenium city Gurugram have to pay property tax depending on the size and utility of a plot. The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram collects this tax as a part of their revenue. Additionally, the MCG house tax applies to all the urban properties of Gurugram except religious properties.

One can pay MCG property tax online or offline as per their convenience. In this piece, we will show you how to calculate the property tax and the step-by-step procedure of tax payment in both online and offline modes.

Without further ado, let’s check out the details from the following sections!

MCG property tax calculation

To make the tax payment process seamless, the MCG rolled out a new system in 2013 where the residents can calculate their tax liability by considering the rates applied to specific houses. Therefore, the MCG property tax calculation is hassle-free.

Before jumping into the section where we mention the various rates on specific properties, it is vital to note that cities like Faridabad and Gurugram fall under category Type A1 cities, and the taxes levied on similar properties from these two cities are the same.

However, self-use residential properties of small and medium sizes have lower rates than commercial or large properties.

MCG house tax on residential properties

The tax charges on residential properties in Gurugram vary depending on the type of property, namely, flats or apartments, vacant plots, and independent houses.

Given below is a table showing different MCG tax rates online on independent houses.

---> Independent houses

House Area (in Square Yard)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Yard)
Up to 300	1
From 301 to 500	4
501 to 1000	6
1001 to 2 acres	7
Above 2 acres	10

Note: These rates are applicable on properties with a ground floor only. In case there are multiple floors, owners can enjoy a 40% rebate on the first floor and 50% on the second floor.

Now let us see how the tax rates vary in the case of housing societies in Gurugram.

Housing societies

House Carpet Area (in Square Feet)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Feet)
Up to 2000	1
2001-5000	1.20
Above 5000	1.50

MCG house tax on vacant plots

For tax purposes, vacant plots in Gurugram are divided into residential properties and commercial.

Take a look at the tables given below to check the tax rates on these properties.

Commercial properties

Vacant Plot Size (in Square Yard)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Yard)
Up to 100	Exempted
101 to 500	5
Above 501	2

Residential plots

Plot Size (in Square Yard)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Yard)
Up to 100	Exempted
101 to 500	0.5
Above 500	1

MCG property tax on commercial spaces

The tax levied on commercial properties like office space, multiplex, and the likes are mentioned in the following table.

Offices and multiplex

Plot Area (in Square Yard)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Yard)
Up to 1000	12
More than 1000	15

Institutional space

Plot Area (in Square Feet)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Feet)
2500	12
2501-5000	18
Above 5000	24

Industrial space

Plot Area (in Square Feet)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Feet)
2500	5
2501 to 2 acres	6
2 to 50 acres	8
Above 50 acres	9

MCG property tax on commercial shops

Here is a table showing the property taxes on ground floor shops in Gurugram.

Area (in Square Yard)	Tax Rates (in Rs. Per Square Yard)
50	24
51 to 100	36
101 to 500	48
501 to 1000	60

Note: A tax rebate of 40% and 50% will be applicable on the first floor and second floor shops if an owner owns an entire building. In case a shop owner has personal leased space, he needs to pay 1.25 times the above rates.

Since 2018, PG owners in Gurugram have to pay Rs.1000 per bed as tax as per law. Before that, PG accommodations fell under residential property, and taxes were applicable accordingly.

Furthermore, you can calculate the MCG tax online by using an MCG Gurgaon property tax calculator. Visit the official website of the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Haryana and enter the relevant data in the floor-wise detail field.

MCG property tax payment

Property owners can pay MCG house tax in both online and offline modes. You can pay MCG property tax online by following a few simple steps, as mentioned in the following section.

MCG property tax online payment

Visit the official website of Municipal Corporation for MCG house tax payment.
You will see a property tax tab on the screen. Click on it to proceed.
At this point, you can either enter your unique property ID or your property address, locality, and owner’s name.
After this, the tax details will be visible to you on the next screen.
This step is crucial, as you need to check your payable amount and make the MCG house tax online payment by credit/debit card or net banking.
After successful payment, it will generate an MCG property tax payment receipt that you will need to save for future reference.

If the MCG online property tax payment proves to be an inconvenient procedure for you, you can check the offline procedure given below without searching for how to pay MCG property tax online.

MCG house tax offline payment

For offline payment, you need to visit the Property Tax Collection centres around the city. These centres are also known as Citizen Facilitation Centres.
You can also visit any Orient Bank of Commerce branch in the city for tax payment.
For MCG property tax bill payment in offline mode, the centre representatives will verify certain property details which you need to present.
Once you have completed your payment, you can collect the MCG property tax receipt.

The last date for MCG property tax payment is July 31st of a respective assessment year. Also, paying the dues before the MCG Gurgaon property tax last date will attract a rebate of 10% on the applicable tax amount.

Rebates on MCG house tax

The MCG offers a full rebate on taxes for certain property owners as follows:

Self-occupied properties of war widows, freedom fighters, and defense personnel and family can enjoy exemption from paying property tax in Gurugram.
Lal Dora properties also get a full rebate on taxes starting from April 1st, 2020.
Any flat-owner with a carpet area less than 2000 sq. ft. need not pay MCG house tax.

As per recent news, MCG sealed 16 properties due to non-payment of property tax. (1). With the tax amount, the Municipal Corporation generates revenue and provides various amenities. However, if the tax defaults continue, MCG has stated that they would keep sealing those properties.

Therefore, with this guide on MCG house tax, after proper calculation, one can easily complete the payment process and avoid penalties from the MCG.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ How can I check my property ID in Gurugram?

You can check your property ID from the previous tax receipts or by visiting the official website of MCG and entering the property details.

✓ Do I have to pay tax on my parking lot?

No, according to the new system, you get full exemption from tax payment for your parking lot.

✓ Am I exempt from paying property tax if my house size is 1000 square feet?

Yes, owners of self-occupied properties with a house carpet area of up to 2000 square feet can get a full tax rebate.