The Karnataka government has cut the B-khata to A-khata conversion fee by 60% in Bengaluru. On most properties, that is ₹1–4 lakh saved — the same A-khata, for less than half the cost. But it only lasts until 23 August 2026. Here is what it means and the easiest way to get it done.
What's happening
The government has cut the khata conversion fee from 5% of your property's value down to 2% — a 60% reduction. It is a limited offer: 16 May to 23 August 2026, then it goes back to 5%. (announcement, 13 May 2026)
What that means in real money:
- On a 30×40 site, your fee drops from about ₹3.6 lakh to ₹1.45 lakh — you keep ₹2.17 lakh.
- On a 60×40 site, it drops from about ₹7.25 lakh to ₹2.9 lakh — you keep ₹4.35 lakh.
Same A-khata. Less than half the fee. About 7 lakh B-khata properties in Bengaluru can use this — but only for a few more weeks.
Here is the good part: you don't have to figure any of this out yourself. Landeed's khata experts do the whole thing for you — work out your exact fee, get your papers ready, file it with BBMP, and follow it all the way to your A-khata. You just say yes. Talk to our khata experts →
How much you save
Here is what the 2% fee looks like on three common site sizes. We have used a real government rate of ₹65,000 per sq m (Doddanekundi) as an example — your street's rate may be higher or lower, so your fee will differ.
- 20×30 site (600 sq ft) — value about ₹36 lakh. You pay ~₹72,500 now instead of ~₹1.81 lakh. You keep ~₹1.09 lakh.
- 30×40 site (1,200 sq ft) — value about ₹72 lakh. You pay ~₹1.45 lakh now instead of ~₹3.62 lakh. You keep ~₹2.17 lakh.
- 60×40 site (2,400 sq ft) — value about ₹1.45 crore. You pay ~₹2.9 lakh now instead of ~₹7.25 lakh. You keep ~₹4.35 lakh.
There are also small fixed charges of about ₹800 (a ₹500 application fee and minor e-khata costs).
The bigger your property, the more you keep — on a good-sized site, that is over ₹4 lakh staying with you. Want to know your exact number? Our experts will work it out and handle the full conversion for you. Talk to our khata experts →
A-khata vs B-khata: what's the difference?
Your khata is the municipal record that says who owns a property and pays tax on it. (Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024)
- A-khata — the property is fully in order. Banks give home loans on it, you can get building approvals, and it sells easily.
- B-khata — the property is on record, but with some pending issue. Banks usually won't lend on it, and it is harder to sell or build on.
Moving from B to A lifts all of that. Your property becomes loan-ready and sale-ready. And right now, it costs less than half to do.
Who can apply
You can convert your property if (UDD guidelines, 25 July 2025):
- Your B-khata was on BBMP records on or before 30 September 2024
- All property tax is paid up
- There is no court case on the property, and it is not on a road, park, or government land
- The property has a public road (private roads are allowed, with conditions)
- If the land was farm land, it needs a DC conversion order first (explained below). Old gramathana or sanitary-board sites usually don't need this.
- Sites and independent houses can convert. Individual flats usually can't, through this route.
Not sure if your property fits? That is an easy question for our team. Talk to our khata experts →
What is a DC conversion order?
It is the government order that changes land from farm use to residential use (under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act). If your land was originally farm land and you don't have this order, you'll need it before or along with the A-khata application, and there is an extra charge. If your site is an old gramathana or sanitary-board property, this usually doesn't apply. We can tell you which one you are — just ask our experts →
How your fee is worked out (in plain English)
Your fee is 2% of your property's guidance value. That is not the price you paid, and not the market price. It is the government's official rate for your street — and it is public, so anyone can look it up.
Here is the simple version of how it is set:
- The government publishes a rate for every street, village, and apartment in Bengaluru. (official rate books)
- Your guidance value = your street's rate × your property's size, with a few small adjustments.
- Those adjustments are for things like your floor number in an apartment, amenities (clubhouse, gym), and the type of land. Green features like rainwater harvesting and solar are not charged extra.
You can look up your own street's rate on the government's Kaveri "Know Your Valuation" page.
Finding the right rate, matching it to your exact site, and adding the correct adjustments is where it gets tricky — and where a small mistake changes your fee. This is the part we do best. Give us your property details, and we'll get your exact fee right and take care of the whole conversion. Talk to our khata experts →
Two paths, by plot size
- Up to 2,000 sq m — the standard online process (below). Most homes and sites are here.
- Over 2,000 sq m — a longer process with extra checks.
Step by step: plots up to 2,000 sq m
You apply on the official BBMP-GBA website using Aadhaar. (apply here)
- Log in to the BBMP-GBA khata portal.
- Start a new B-to-A conversion application.
- Confirm the owner details.
- Enter property details (your e-khata EP ID and site info).
- Upload documents (list below).
- Add road information — public road, or private road with the required paper.
- Mark your property on the map.
- Complete Aadhaar eKYC for every owner.
- Submit and pay the application fee.
- Site inspection, then final payment — once inspection is cleared, you pay the conversion fee (your 2%).
It all starts with your e-khata (with EP ID) — sort that out first on the e-khata portal.
Papers you'll need
- E-khata with EP ID (get it here)
- Aadhaar for every owner
- Building plan sketch
- Single plot plan (template on the portal)
- DC conversion order (only if it was farm land)
- Private road sketch (only if your road is private)
- Your Encumbrance Certificate (EC) and title deeds, to prove clean ownership
Need your EC or title deeds pulled quickly? Landeed's document service gets them for you in one place, and our registration services cover all the paperwork.
How long it takes
Usually 30 to 60 days, if your papers are complete and the inspection is clear. With the 23 August date coming up, the simple advice is: start early. The sooner you begin, the more relaxed the whole thing feels.
Why applications get rejected (and how we prevent it)
- The property location doesn't match the record
- Documents are wrong or unclear
- Encroachment on the site
- Wrong information in the form
- E-khata details don't match the actual property
Almost all of these are small paperwork mismatches — easy to catch and fix before you apply, if someone knows what to look for. That is exactly what our experts do: check everything first, so your application goes through the first time. Talk to our khata experts →
What happens after 23 August 2026
After the window closes, the fee simply goes back to 5% of guidance value. The conversion is still available — it just costs the full rate again. On a 30×40 site, that is about ₹2 lakh more for the same A-khata. So if it is on your mind, this is simply the better time to do it.
Let us take care of it for you
Getting an A-khata is worth it — a loan-ready, sale-ready property, at less than half the usual fee. But between the deadline, the forms, the government rate books, and the BBMP website, it is a lot to manage on your own.
That is where we come in. Landeed's khata experts handle everything, start to finish: checking if you qualify, working out your exact fee, preparing your papers, filing with BBMP, and following it right through to your A-khata. You hand us the property. We hand you the result.
Talk to our khata experts →
Would rather do it yourself? Everything you need is public, and we have laid out every step above. Apply on the BBMP-GBA portal, look up your rate on Kaveri, and see live conversion numbers on the BBMP report page. And whenever you'd like experts to take it off your hands, we are right here.
This article is for general information. The 2% scheme was announced by government order and some details may be updated. The fee figures shown are examples and depend on your property's actual rate. Always confirm your case on the official BBMP-GBA portal or with a qualified professional. Landeed is a property-services company and is not a government body.
How much cheaper is B-khata to A-khata conversion right now?
The Karnataka government has cut the fee from 5% of guidance value to 2% — a 60% reduction — in Bengaluru, from 16 May to 23 August 2026. On most properties that saves ₹1–4 lakh. After 23 August 2026 it goes back to 5%.
When does the 2% khata conversion window end?
23 August 2026. It is a 100-day window that started on 16 May 2026. The lower 2% fee applies to conversions completed in that period.
How much does B-khata to A-khata conversion cost during the window?
2% of your property's guidance value, plus about ₹800 in fixed fees. For example, a 30x40 site worth about ₹72 lakh pays roughly ₹1.45 lakh at 2%, instead of about ₹3.62 lakh at 5%.
Who can apply for B-khata to A-khata conversion?
Properties whose B-khata was on BBMP records on or before 30 September 2024, with all tax paid, no court case, not on public land, and with public-road access. Farm land needs a DC conversion order first. Sites and independent houses qualify; individual flats usually don't.
What happens if I miss the 23 August 2026 deadline?
The fee goes back to 5% of guidance value — more than double. The conversion stays available; it just costs the full rate again. On a 30x40 site that is roughly ₹2 lakh more.
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