LAHORE – If you are planning to buy or sell property in Punjab, there is bad new for you as provincial authorities made big changes for real estate market.
Punjab government imposed new property taxes across the region, including Lahore, while increasing official DC (Deputy Commissioner) property rates by 5% for property transfers.
According to official sources, the revised DC rates will apply to all property transactions starting today. Under new taxation structure, the seller will now be required to pay 4.5pc federal tax on sale of property, whereas buyers will be liable to pay a 1.5% withholding tax upon purchase.
These changes are said to impact property transactions across urban and rural areas of Punjab, as citizens must now process property transfers in accordance with the updated rates.
Real estate stakeholders have expressed concerns about the increased financial burden, warning that the move could slow down property market activity in the short term.
The government, however, maintains that the revisions are aimed at increasing transparency and boosting revenue from the real estate sector.
Check DC Property Value in Pakistan 2025
Check DC rate of a property with simple 3-step process.
Step 1: Visit Official DC Rate Calculator
Use the government’s online portal (especially for Punjab) to access DC values for plots, houses, flats, and land.
Step 2: Enter Property Details
Fill in key information like: location, District, Tehsil, Town/City, Revenue Circle, Property type and sizes, and Floor
Step 3: Check Your DC Rate
Click “Find Value” to get the official DC value per Marla. Multiply it by the number of Marlas (e.g., for a 5-Marla plot) to get the total value.
DC Valuation of Properties in Lahore
| Phase | DC Rate per Kanal |
| DHA Phase 1 | 2.00 Crore |
| DHA Phase 2 | 2.00 Crore |
| DHA Phase 3 | 2.40 Crore |
| DHA Phase 4 | 1.70 Crore |
| DHA Phase 5 | 2.20 Crore |
| DHA Phase 6 | 1.50 Crore |
| DHA Phase 7 | 90 Lac |
| DHA Phase 8 | 1.10 Crore |
| DHA Phase 9 | 60 Lac |
| DHA Phase 10 | 30 Lac |
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