Andhra Pradesh Urban Bodies Collect ₹1,010 Crore Property Tax in April 2026, Up 24%

According to the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department, the impressive growth was driven by: GIS-based property mapping Drone surveys for accurate assessments Digital dashboards for real-time monitoring Online and mobile payment facilities Identification of previously unassessed and under-assessed properties These initiatives have expanded the property tax base while making the collection process more transparent and citizen-friendly. Key Highlights Total Property Tax Collected: ₹1,010.7 Crore Year-on-Year Growth: 24.1% Current Demand Collected: ₹948.1 Crore Annual Demand for FY 2026-27: ₹2,683.5 Crore Collection Efficiency in April: 35.3% of annual demand achieved in the first month itself. Top Performing Urban Local Bodies Among Municipal Corporations: Kakinada Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Guntur Rajahmundry Kurnool Among Municipalities: Addanki Atmakur Vuyyuru Vinukonda Kovvur These urban bodies demonstrated strong collection efficiency through better assessment and digital governance practices. Technology Driving Better Governance The Andhra Pradesh Government is also implementing: Auto-mutation of urban properties Digital verification tools Mobile payment systems Expansion of GIS-based property records Exploration of blockchain technology for secure municipal property records Officials believe these reforms will improve transparency, increase tax compliance, and strengthen funding for urban infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, sanitation, street lighting, and drinking water.