February 3, 2026

FBR hikes Islamabad property values up to 75%, excludes DHA areas

Residential and commercial superstructure values set at Rs3,000 per square foot for buildings up to five years old and Rs1,500 per square foot for structures older than five years;Valuations in rural areas will continue to be determined by DC rates

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February 3, 2026

FBR hikes Islamabad property values up to 75%, excludes DHA areas

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified revised valuation rates for residential and commercial immovable properties in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), raising assessed values by an average of 15% to 75%, while excluding Defence Housing Authority (DHA) areas from the updated ICT valuation list.

The revised valuations were issued through SRO.163(I)/2026 on Monday, replacing the earlier valuation tables notified under SRO.2392(I)/2025. The FBR said the new rates were finalised after consultations with real estate agents in the federal capital.

Previously, the FBR had substantially increased property valuations under SRO.2392(I)/2025 to align notified values with market prices. Following objections from stakeholders, implementation of that notification was suspended until January 31, 2026. The latest SRO supersedes the earlier one with reduced and reworked valuation figures.

Under SRO.163(I)/2026, the FBR has set fair market valuations for residential and commercial superstructures in Islamabad at Rs3,000 per square foot for buildings up to five years old and Rs1,500 per square foot for superstructures older than five years.

Valuations for rural areas of Islamabad Capital Territory will continue to be determined based on rates notified by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) or District Collector Islamabad. In case of a conflict between notified rates for a specific area, the higher valuation will apply.

The notification formally excludes Defence Housing Society from the revised property valuation framework for Islamabad Capital Territory.