MCD Property Tax Portal Faces Glitches Before Rebate Deadline Here’s What Delhi Property Owners Should Know
Nw Delhi, June 29 2026: With only a day left before the deadline to claim the rebate on advance property tax payment for FY 2026–27, many Delhi property owners have reported technical issues while using the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) online property tax portal.
Residents claim that slow portal performance, mandatory entry of electricity consumer numbers and confusion over user charges are making online tax payment difficult during the final days before the deadline.
MCD officials, however, have attributed the slowdown to heavy traffic on the portal and said the new verification process has been introduced to improve property tax assessment.
Why are taxpayers facing problems?
According to several resident associations, the MCD portal now requires users to enter the electricity consumer number before proceeding with property tax payment.
Many taxpayers, especially landlords whose properties are occupied by tenants, may not have immediate access to the electricity consumer number. This has delayed the payment process for several users.
Apart from this, residents have also complained that the portal becomes significantly slower during peak hours because of the last-minute rush.
Why has MCD introduced electricity number verification?
Officials say the electricity consumer number will help identify commercial properties that may have been paying tax under residential categories through self-assessment.
By linking electricity records with property tax data, the civic body aims to improve verification and reduce incorrect tax declarations.
Residents also raise concerns over user charges
Some property owners have claimed that user charges paid during previous years are still appearing on the portal despite policy changes.
Others say adjustments expected against previous payments are not automatically reflected, forcing taxpayers to manually verify their tax calculations before completing payment.
MCD officials have clarified that there is currently no proposal to refund user charges already collected.
Mixed-use property owners face another challenge
Owners of buildings that have shops on the ground floor and residential units above have also raised concerns.
According to traders, the portal is calculating certain licence-related fees based on the tax of the entire building instead of only the commercial portion, increasing the payable amount in some cases.
They have urged the civic body to make the calculation more accurate.
What should property owners check before making payment?
Before completing the online payment, property owners should verify:
- Property ID and owner details.
- Electricity consumer number, if required.
- Tax calculation shown on the portal.
- Applicable rebate before payment.
- Commercial and residential usage classification.
- Previous payment adjustments, if any.
Checking these details carefully may help avoid payment errors and future disputes.
Can taxpayers still claim the rebate?
Property owners who successfully complete advance payment before the notified deadline will remain eligible for the applicable rebate under MCD rules. However, officials advise taxpayers not to wait until the final hours because heavy portal traffic may affect the payment process.
Grihik Takeaway
The recent portal issues highlight the importance of paying property tax well before the deadline. Property owners should verify all property details, applicable charges and payment calculations before completing the transaction to avoid unnecessary delays or discrepancies.