FBR Sharply Raises Islamabad Property Valuation Rates

In a stunning move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised immovable property values in Islamabad by 150–200%, shocking residents across the capital, including DHA and Bahria Enclave.

The new valuation rates apply to residential, commercial, and rural properties across 68 locations in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The FBR issued the revised schedule under S.R.O. 2392(I)/2025 on Tuesday.

Major Change: Two Separate Taxes Introduced

Under the new system, property owners will now pay two different taxes — one on the superstructure and another on the actual land. Separate rates apply to open plots, houses, flats, and apartments.

The FBR will now determine the fair market value of all immovable properties in ICT.

Revised Superstructure Rates

Rs. 4,000 per sq ft — Buildings up to 5 years old
Rs. 3,000 per sq ft — Buildings older than 5 years

Massive Hike in Residential Plot Valuations

The new list places Sector E-7 at the top, with open plots now valued at Rs. 600,000 per square yard. Sectors F-6 and F-7 follow at Rs. 500,000 per square yard, while F-8 is set at Rs. 450,000 per square yard.

Other sectors also saw steep increases:

F-10, F-11, G-6: Rs. 350,000 per sq yd
D-12, I-8: Rs. 250,000 per sq yd
E-11, G-8, G-9: Rs. 180,000 per sq yd

Commercial Property Rates Surge

Commercial properties saw some of the biggest jumps. Key highlights:

D-12, E-11: Rs. 1 million per sq yd
E-7, F-6, F-7, F-8: Up to Rs. 2.5 million per sq yd
F-10, F-11: Rs. 2.2 million per sq yd
G-5 to G-9: Rs. 1.8 million per sq yd

Farmhouse & Industrial Rates Also Increase

Farmhouse and industrial plot valuations have been revised as well:

Chak Shahzad: Rs. 11.2 million per kanal
Orchard Scheme: Rs. 14 million per kanal
Gulberg Green: Rs. 17.55 million per kanal
I-9, I-10 Industrial Areas: Up to Rs. 18 million per kanal

Rural Area Valuations Remain Linked to July 2025 Notification

The valuation of rural areas will follow the earlier notification issued on July 1, 2025, by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue).

If a property falls under two different valuations, the higher rate will apply.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

The new rates are now in effect. All buyers, sellers, developers, and investors must strictly follow the updated valuation schedule for property transfers.

While some pockets saw reductions, the overall picture is clear: Islamabad’s central and premium zones have experienced sharp and immediate increases.