Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation offers 5% rebate for early online holding tax payments

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 5% rebate for residents and property owners who pay their holding tax in advance for the 2025-26 financial year via the online portal, Bhubaneswar.me, by April 30.

An official notification from the BMC confirmed that the rebate will be available to taxpayers making payments through this online platform.

To ensure a smooth collection process, BMC has set up 22 revenue camps across the city. Of these, 13 are located in the southeast zone, five in the southwest zone, and four in the north zone. These camps will be operational from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays throughout April. Property owners can visit these camps not only to make advance payments but also to clear any outstanding holding tax dues.

For the 2025-26 financial year, the BMC has set a revenue target of Rs 119.5 crore from holding and property taxes, and Rs 15.8 crore from hoardings and advertisements on both government and private land.