CDMA AP Property Tax 2026 — Online Pay, Assessment Number & Receipt | cdma.ap.gov.in

A property owner from Vijayawada had not paid property tax for 2 years. She was worried about the accumulated interest.

She checked cdma.ap.gov.in — found the 50% interest waiver scheme for arrears.

Paid the principal + half the interest in one shot. Saved thousands on penalty.

Receipt downloaded instantly.

“ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించాను — జరిమానా సగానికి తగ్గింది।” (Paid online — penalty reduced to half.)

CDMA (Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration) — Andhra Pradesh Government’s apex body for urban local bodies. Property tax for all municipalities, corporations, and nagar panchayats across AP — managed through cdma.ap.gov.in.

💡 Quick Answer: CDMA AP Portal: 👉 cdma.ap.gov.in Direct Payment: 👉 cdma.ap.gov.in/en/ptpayments Need: Assessment Number / PTIN / Owner Name / Door Number Helpline: 1800-425-2440 (CDMA AP Toll Free)

⚡ 2026 Key Updates: ✅ 50% interest waiver on arrears — verify current status at cdma.ap.gov.in ✅ CFMS payment gateway — secure AP Government payment system ✅ Property Tax Auto Calculator — estimate tax before paying ✅ 120+ ULBs covered — all districts of AP

CDMA Full Form — What Is It?

CDMA = Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration

This is the government department that oversees:

• All Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Andhra Pradesh
• Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Nagar Panchayats
• Property tax collection, water tax, trade licenses — all municipal services

cdma.ap.gov.in is the single portal for all AP citizens to pay property tax — regardless of which city or town they live in.

PTIN vs Assessment Number — Critical Difference

Most confusing aspect — competitors don’t explain this:

⚡ Use whichever you have — all three work on cdma.ap.gov.in. If none known → search by Owner Name or Door Number.

DCB — What Is It?

DCB = Demand Collection Balance

On the CDMA portal — after entering your property details — you get 2 options:

⚡ Always View DCB first — check if any old dues are pending before paying. This prevents partial payments and future complications.

How to Pay AP Property Tax Online — Step by Step

Step 1: 👉 cdma.ap.gov.in

Step 2: Homepage → “Online Payments” → “Property Tax”

Or direct link: 👉 cdma.ap.gov.in/en/ptpayments

Step 3: Select:

• District (జిల్లా) — your district
• Corporation / Municipality / NP — your ULB

Step 4: Click “Submit”

Step 5: Search your property — enter any ONE:

• Assessment Number (అసెస్‌మెంట్ నంబర్)
• Old Assessment Number
• PTIN
• Owner Name (యజమాని పేరు)
• Door Number (ఇంటి నంబర్)

Step 6: Click “Search”

Step 7: Property details appear → Select “Pay Tax” or “View DCB”

Step 8: Review property details + net payable amount

Step 9: Enter amount in “Balance Amount” field

Step 10: Check CFMS Payment Gateway + Terms & Conditions → Click “Pay Online”

Step 11: Select payment mode:

• Credit/Debit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm)

Step 12: Payment complete → Download/Print Receipt immediately

Assessment Number — How to Find It

ARV Calculation — How AP Property Tax Is Calculated

AP uses Annual Rental Value (ARV) method:

Property Tax = ARV × Applicable Tax Rate

Tax Rates:

• Residential: 0.1% to 0.5% of ARV (based on property value)
• Commercial: 30% of ARV
• Annual Rental Value (ARV): Based on location, property type, construction quality

Exemption:

• Residential property with ARV ≤ ₹600 per year → Exempt from property tax

Use CDMA’s built-in calculator: cdma.ap.gov.in → “Property Tax Auto Calculator” → Enter property details → Get estimate

Receipt Download — How to Get It

After Payment (Immediately):

Payment success page → “Download Receipt” → PDF save करें

Later (Re-download):

Step 1: cdma.ap.gov.in → Online Services → “Online Services”

Step 2: Select “Property Tax Receipt” or “Download Proceedings”

Step 3: Enter Assessment Number + Date → Search → Download

Arrears Waiver — Interest Relief Scheme

50% interest waiver on AP property tax arrears — announced for clearing old dues.

How it works:

• Pay full principal amount + 50% of total interest in one payment
• Remaining 50% interest — waived
• No extension planned — verify current status at cdma.ap.gov.in

Steps to avail: cdma.ap.gov.in → Online Payments → Property Tax → Select ULB → View DCB → Check arrears → Pay with waiver applied

⚡ Verify current scheme status at cdma.ap.gov.in — schemes have limited validity.

AP Online / e-Seva Centers — Offline Payment

If online payment is difficult:

AP Online Centers and e-Seva Centers across AP offer:

• Property tax payment with assistance
• Receipt printout
• PTIN search help

Find nearest center: aponline.gov.in → Service Center Locator

Know Your Dues — Without Login

Check property tax dues without paying:

cdma.ap.gov.in → “Know Your Dues” → Select District + ULB → Enter property details → View outstanding amount

Self Assessment System

AP’s Self Assessment System allows property owners to:

• Verify their property details online
• Revise property information if incorrect
• Update construction/usage changes

cdma.ap.gov.in → Online Services → “Self Assessment”

⚡ If your property details are wrong on portal — use Self Assessment to correct before paying.

Services on CDMA AP Portal

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: Property not found Try different search options — Door Number or Owner Name instead of Assessment Number. Ensure correct ULB selected — municipality/corporation name matters.

Issue 2: Wrong property details showing Use Self Assessment to correct. Or visit ULB office with sale deed.

Issue 3: Payment done but receipt not downloaded cdma.ap.gov.in → Online Services → Receipt → Assessment Number + Date → Download.

Issue 4: Old assessment number not working Try PTIN or Owner Name search. Or visit ULB office for updated number.

Issue 5: CFMS payment gateway error Try different browser. Morning hours 9-11 AM best. Clear cache + retry.

Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions

CDMA AP property tax online kaise pay karein? (సీడీఎంఏ ఆస్తి పన్ను) cdma.ap.gov.in → Online Payments → Property Tax → District + ULB select → Assessment Number / Owner Name → Search → Pay Tax → CFMS gateway → UPI/Card → Receipt download.

CDMA ka full form kya hai? Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration — AP Government ka urban local bodies management department.

Assessment Number aur PTIN mein kya fark hai? Assessment Number = current system ID. PTIN = Property Tax Identification Number in digitized CDMA system. Dono portal par use ho sakte hain.

DCB kya hota hai? Demand Collection Balance — aapki property ka pura tax ledger. View DCB se pata chalta hai kitna baka hai aur kitna pay ho chuka hai.

50% interest waiver kaise milega? cdma.ap.gov.in → Property Tax → View DCB → Arrears check → Pay principal + 50% interest. Current scheme validity portal par verify karein.

ARV se property tax kaise calculate hota hai? Annual Rental Value × Tax Rate. Residential 0.1-0.5%, Commercial 30% of ARV. ARV ≤ ₹600/year residential = exempt. cdma.ap.gov.in → Property Tax Auto Calculator use karein.

Final Note

That Vijayawada property owner — 50% interest waiver. Saved substantially. Receipt downloaded.

“ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించాను — జరిమానా సగానికి తగ్గింది।” (Paid online — penalty reduced to half.)

If you own property in Andhra Pradesh:

1. cdma.ap.gov.in → Find your Assessment Number / PTIN
2. View DCB first — check total outstanding
3. Pay online — UPI/Card → instant receipt
4. Arrears? → Check interest waiver scheme

👉 cdma.ap.gov.in/en/ptpayments

Based on official information from cdma.ap.gov.in and Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, Andhra Pradesh. Tax rates, rebates and waiver schemes may change — verify at official portal before payment.