Kerala’s basic land tax was raised by 50% in the 2025-26 budget. In a panchayat, a holding up to 8.1 ares (20 cents) now pays ₹7.5 per are a year and a bigger holding ₹12 per are; in municipalities ₹15 / ₹22.5 and in corporations ₹30 / ₹45. So 10 cents (4.05 ares) in a panchayat costs about ₹31 a year. You pay it online on the Revenue department’s ReLIS portal (revenue.kerala.gov.in) and download the tax receipt (thandaper) that banks and registration offices ask for.
Kerala land tax calculator
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Land tax rates (from 2025-26)
| Area | Holding size | Old rate / are | New rate / are |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchayat | Up to 8.1 ares (20 cents) | ₹5 | ₹7.5 |
| Panchayat | Above 8.1 ares | ₹8 | ₹12 |
| Municipality | Up to 2.43 ares (6 cents) | ₹10 | ₹15 |
| Municipality | Above 2.43 ares | ₹15 | ₹22.5 |
| Corporation | Up to 1.62 ares (4 cents) | ₹20 | ₹30 |
| Corporation | Above 1.62 ares | ₹30 | ₹45 |
The rate applies to the whole holding according to its size*. 1 are = 2.471 cents = 1,076 sq ft. Land tax is different from the building (property) tax that your panchayat or municipality collects through K-SMART.
How to pay land tax online (ReLIS)
- Open revenue.kerala.gov.in and choose “Pay land tax” / “e-Payment”.
- Register (first time) with mobile and log in.
- Select district, taluk, village and enter the thandaper (account) number or survey / re-survey number.
- Check owner name and extent, pay by UPI / net banking, and download the receipt.
- If the land is not linked to your name online, the village office must first update the thandaper (bring deed, previous receipt).
Why the land tax receipt matters
- Needed to register a sale, gift or partition.
- Banks ask for the latest receipt for loans against land.
- Building permit and KSEB / water connections often need it.
- Arrears pile up with interest; old dues block registration*.
Kerala Land Tax: frequently asked questions
What is the land tax rate in Kerala in 2026? Per are a year: panchayat ₹7.5 (up to 8.1 ares) or ₹12; municipality ₹15 or ₹22.5; corporation ₹30 or ₹45.
How much land tax for 10 cents in a panchayat? 10 cents = 4.05 ares × ₹7.5 = about ₹31 a year.
How do I pay Kerala land tax online? On ReLIS (revenue.kerala.gov.in) with your thandaper number or survey number, by UPI or net banking.
What is thandaper? The village land account number of the owner; the land tax receipt is often called the thandaper receipt.
Is land tax the same as building tax? No. Land tax goes to the Revenue department; building tax goes to the local body (K-SMART).
Sources (checked 29 October 2026): Kerala Budget 2025-26 land tax hike (Onmanorama 7 Feb 2025, Taxscan) and slab rates as given by 99acres / 1acre; ReLIS payment steps from the Revenue department portal guides. revenue.kerala.gov.in did not open from our cloud server.
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