Madurai resident Karthik had not paid his property tax for 6 months. The municipality notice arrived — penalty added.
His wife checked tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in on her phone. Entered the assessment number. Total dues — principal + penalty — displayed on screen.
UPI payment done in 2 minutes. Receipt downloaded.
No queue. No office visit. No separate penalty visit.
“tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in-ல் சொத்து வரி ஆன்லைனில் கட்டினேன் — ரசீது உடனே கிடைத்தது।” (Paid property tax online at tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in — receipt received immediately.)
TN Urban ePay (tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in) — Tamil Nadu Government’s centralised urban civic payment portal. Managed by the Commissionerate of Municipal Administration (CMA). All municipalities, town panchayats, and corporations in Tamil Nadu — property tax, water supply tax, underground drainage tax, trade licence, professional tax — all payable here.
💡 Quick Answer (விரைவு பதில்): Official Portal: 👉 tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in Property Tax: Portal → Quick Pay → Assessment Number Water Tax: Portal → Water Supply → Consumer Number Receipt: Portal → My Payment → Assessment Number App: Google Play → “TN Urban eSevai” Helpline: 98849 24299 | [email protected] Last Verified: June 9, 2026
🚨 2026 Ward Delimitation — Important! Assessment numbers have been revised due to Ward Delimitation. Confirm your current Assessment Number before making payment. Old assessment number may not work — check with your municipal office.
⚡ 2026 Key Facts: ✅ All TN municipalities — one portal ✅ Ward Delimitation — assessment numbers revised 2026 ✅ TN Urban eSevai App — Android + iOS — same portal on mobile ✅ No login required for Quick Pay ✅ UPI / Net Banking / Card — all payment methods
TN Urban ePay vs vptax — Kaun Sa Portal?
Common confusion — 2 different portals:
| Portal | URL | For |
|---|---|---|
| TN Urban ePay | tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in | Municipalities + Corporations — urban areas |
| vptax | vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in | Village Panchayats — rural areas |
⚡ Town/City mein rehte hain? → tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in Village/Panchayat area mein? → vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in
Services Available on TN Urban ePay
| Service | Tamil | Assessment/ID Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Property Tax | சொத்து வரி | Assessment Number |
| Water Supply Tax | குடிநீர் வரி | Consumer Number |
| Underground Drainage (UGD) | சாக்கடை வரி | Consumer Number |
| Professional Tax | தொழில் வரி | Assessment Number |
| Non-Tax | வரி அல்லாத கட்டணம் | Reference Number |
| Building Plan Tax | கட்டிட திட்ட வரி | Plan Number |
| Trade Licence Renewal | வணிக உரிமம் | Licence Number |
| Water + UGD Deposit | வைப்புத்தொகை | Application Number |
Property Tax Pay — Quick Pay (No Login)
Assessment number ready hai — Quick Pay:
Step 1: 👉 tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in
Step 2: “Quick Pay” → “Property Tax” select
Step 3: Select:
- Corporation / Municipality / Town Panchayat name
- Zone (if applicable)
- Ward number
Step 4: Assessment Number enter → “Search”
Step 5: Verify — Name + address match? → Dues displayed (principal + penalty if any)
Step 6: “Pay Now” → Payment method:
- UPI (GPay, PhonePe, BHIM)
- Net Banking
- Debit / Credit Card
Step 7: Payment complete → Download Receipt
⚡ Ward Delimitation 2026: Assessment number changed? Old number not working? Call your municipality or helpline 98849 24299.
Water Tax Pay — Consumer Number Se
Step 1: tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in → “Water Supply”
Step 2: Municipality select → Consumer Number enter → Search
Step 3: Dues displayed → Pay → Receipt download
Receipt Download — Payment Proof
After payment — or to re-download old receipt:
Step 1: tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in → “My Payment”
Step 2: Assessment Number / Consumer Number + Date range
Step 3: Transaction list → Select payment → “Download Receipt”
⚡ Receipt = valid proof for bank, legal purposes, property documents.
Assessment Number Kahan Se Milega?
Assessment Number find karne ke 3 ways:
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Old tax receipt | Top of the printed bill — Assessment No. |
| Municipal office | Visit with address proof |
| Portal search | tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in → Search by name/address |
⚡ Ward Delimitation se number changed? New assessment number from municipal office.
TN Urban eSevai App — Mobile Payment
Google Play → “TN Urban eSevai” → Install
App features:
- Property tax payment
- Water tax payment
- Trade licence renewal
- Birth + Death certificate download
- Payment history + receipts
iOS: App Store → “TN Urban eSevai”
vptax — Village Panchayat Tax (Separate Portal)
If you are in a village panchayat area:
Step 1: 👉 vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in
Step 2: Quick Pay → District + Panchayat Union + Village Panchayat
Step 3: Assessment Number → Pay
Helpline: [email protected] | Mon-Fri 10 AM to 5:45 PM
TN Urban ePay Trap — Common Issues
Trap 1 — Wrong assessment number (Ward Delimitation): 2026 Ward Delimitation — assessment numbers revised. Old number = “not found” error.
Fix: Call 98849 24299 or visit municipal office for new assessment number.
Trap 2 — Village area using urban portal: tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in does not cover village panchayats.
Fix: Village panchayat area → vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in.
Trap 3 — Payment done but receipt not showing: Technical delay — receipt generation takes a few minutes.
Fix: Wait 10 minutes → My Payment → Search again. Bank SMS confirms payment.
Trap 4 — Penalty paid but arrears showing: Partial payment made but system shows old dues.
Fix: Pay total amount shown at time of payment. Partial payments may not clear penalty.
Checklist
☑ Assessment Number ready — confirmed after Ward Delimitation ☑ Municipality / Corporation name known ☑ tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in — official .tn.gov.in domain ☑ Village area? → vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in instead ☑ UPI / Card ready for payment ☑ Receipt downloaded after payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How to pay property tax online in Tamil Nadu? (சொத்து வரி எப்படி கட்டுவது?)
tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in → Quick Pay → Property Tax → Municipality + Zone + Ward → Assessment Number → Dues displayed → Pay → Download receipt.
What is the TN Urban ePay assessment number?
Assessment number is the unique property identifier assigned by your municipality. Found on old tax receipts. After 2026 Ward Delimitation, numbers may have changed — confirm with your municipality.
How to download TN Urban ePay receipt?
tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in → My Payment → Assessment Number + Date range → Select transaction → Download Receipt.
Is TN Urban ePay for village panchayats too?
No — tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in is for municipalities and corporations only. Village panchayat tax → vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in.
What is TN Urban eSevai app? (TN Urban eSevai app என்ன?)
Official Tamil Nadu municipal payment app — Google Play / App Store → “TN Urban eSevai”. Property tax, water tax, trade licence, birth/death certificates — all from mobile.
My assessment number is not working — what to do?
2026 Ward Delimitation revised assessment numbers. Call helpline 98849 24299 or visit your municipal office for the updated number.
Contact
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Helpline | 98849 24299 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 10 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Municipality | Nearest ULB office |
Official Links
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| TN Urban ePay | tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in |
| vptax (Village) | vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in |
| CMA Tamil Nadu | tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in |
| Helpline | 98849 24299 |
Final Thought
Karthik — 2 minutes online payment. Receipt downloaded. No office visit.
“tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in-ல் சொத்து வரி ஆன்லைனில் கட்டினேன் — ரசீது உடனே கிடைத்தது।” (Paid property tax online at tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in — receipt received immediately.)
For Tamil Nadu urban residents:
- tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in → Quick Pay → Property Tax
- Assessment Number — confirm after Ward Delimitation 2026
- Pay → UPI / Card → Receipt download
- App: Google Play → “TN Urban eSevai”
- Village area: vptax.tnrd.tn.gov.in
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