B Khata to A Khata Conversion in Bangalore: Fee, Eligibility & Process (2026)

If you own, or are thinking of buying, a B Khata property in Bangalore, the first question is whether it can ever become an A Khata. The answer is often yes, but it depends on the property, it costs real money, and the fee changed recently. Here is where things stand.

In simple terms

An A Khata means the municipal records treat the property as fully compliant. A B Khata means the property is recorded for tax but has some regulatory gap, such as an unapproved layout. Converting means paying a government charge and clearing paperwork so the property moves from the B register to the A register. That unlocks easier bank loans and resale.

The 2% discount has ended. For a limited window from 15 May to 23 August 2026, the conversion fee was cut from 5% to 2% of guidance value. From 24 August 2026, reports indicate the fee returned to 5% of guidance value, plus a ₹500 application fee. Conversion itself is still open, and only the discount expired. Confirm the current fee on the official portal before you budget.

What Conversion Costs

Item	Amount
Conversion fee (current)	5% of the property's guidance value
Application fee	₹500
Special window rate (ended 23 Aug 2026)	2% of guidance value
e-Khata and portal charges	Small additional fees, which vary

Worked example (illustrative)

Say the guidance value of a property is ₹60 lakh. At the current 5%, the conversion fee is about ₹3,00,000. At the discounted 2% it would have been about ₹1,20,000. Guidance value is set by the government and can differ from the market price, so check yours before you plan. This is an example, not a quote.

Who Is Eligible

● A valid final e-Khata must be in place first. Getting an e-Khata does not convert a B Khata automatically
● All property tax dues must be cleared
● There should be no ongoing court case or dispute over the property
● Former agricultural land needs its land-use conversion order before the khata can be converted
● Reports mention a cut-off for properties already on the B register by 30 September 2024, so check whether yours qualifies

Properties on public land, or with an unresolved ownership gap or survey number mismatch, can fail conversion for reasons the owner cannot fix quickly.

Step-by-Step Process

Get your final e-Khata

Apply for or download your e-Khata first. Your e-Khata ID (EPID) is needed for the conversion application.

Clear property tax

Pay any pending property tax, since unpaid dues can stop the application. Our property tax guide explains how.

Check eligibility

Confirm there is no litigation, that any land-use conversion is in place, and that the property fits the scheme’s conditions.

Apply on the official portal

Use the B Khata to A Khata service on the city’s official portal, enter your EPID, mark the property on the map and upload documents such as ID and e-Khata.

Pay the application fee

The ₹500 application fee is paid online when you submit.

Site inspection

An official may inspect the property to verify the details you submitted.

Pay the conversion charge

After approval, pay the conversion fee online. The A Khata is then issued.

For the basics of both khata types, see our Khata Transfer guide, and read the property tax guide for step 2.

If You Are Buying a B Khata Property

● You will probably be the one paying the conversion fee, so build it into your offer
● Conversion can fail for reasons outside your control, so do not assume it is guaranteed
● Many banks hesitate to lend against a B Khata, so confirm financing before you commit
● Ask the seller whether an e-Khata exists and whether any conversion application is already filed
● Resale is slower and often at a lower price until the property is an A Khata

Run the wider checks in our resale buying checklist before you pay a token.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an e-Khata make my B Khata an A Khata?

No. An e-Khata is the digital record of whichever khata you have. It is a required first step for conversion, but it does not change the khata type on its own.

Is there a deadline to convert?

Reports say there is no deadline on conversion itself. Only the discounted 2% window expired. Rules can change by notification, so check the portal before you plan around that.

Who pays the conversion fee, the buyer or the seller?

That is a matter of negotiation. Put it in writing in the sale agreement, since it can be a large amount.

Can I sell a B Khata property before converting it?

Yes, but expect a smaller pool of buyers and trouble with bank loans, which usually means a lower price.

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Source & verification

Last verified: October 2026. Khata records and conversion are handled by the Greater Bengaluru Authority and city corporations, which replaced the BBMP structure. The 2% special-window rate, the current fee, the eligibility conditions and the portal steps are set by government notification and have changed during 2025 and 2026, and published guides do not agree on every detail. Always confirm the current fee and conditions on the official property portal before you apply or pay. This article is general guidance, not legal advice.