The Government of West Bengal on September 30, 2026, has introduced the Howrah Municipal Corporation Incentive (Waiver of Interest & Penalty to the Property Tax Payers) Scheme, 2026, effective from the date of publication until March 31, 2027. The scheme applies to outstanding property tax dues under bills issued up to March 31, 2026, for residential, commercial and mixed-use properties within Howrah Municipal Corporation limits.
Under the scheme, eligible ratepayers can avail 100% waiver of accumulated interest and penalties and a 10% waiver on the principal property tax, including Howrah Bridge Tax and surcharge, for residential buildings, subject to full payment of the applicable outstanding dues within the scheme period. Partial payments made during the scheme period will not qualify for the benefits. Ratepayers must apply to the Commissioner of Howrah Municipal Corporation within the notified timeline, after which a statement of outstanding dues will ordinarily be provided within 30 days of receiving the application.
[Notification No.1831/UDMA-15011(24)/7/2026-LS-MA SEC]
