The Federal Board of Revenue has amended the valuation rule for rural areas of Islamabad Capital Territory. Under SRO 2061(I)/2026, dated 5 November 2026, valuations are to follow the latest rates issued from time to time by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), District Collector Islamabad.
What the notification changes
The notification replaces paragraph 3 of SRO 644(I)/2026, the Islamabad valuation notification dated 16 April 2026. Its wording makes the relevant district authority’s latest valuation the reference for rural Islamabad.
This amendment does not publish a new numerical rate table for every rural locality. It also does not state a uniform percentage increase in property values or change a tax percentage. Any calculation must be checked against the applicable valuation schedule and the property’s classification.
What buyers and sellers need to check
Before relying on a quoted transfer cost, obtain the current District Collector valuation covering the property. Confirm that the location falls within the rural areas covered by the rule, then match the relevant locality, land category and measurement unit to the schedule.
Keep the schedule’s issue date and notification reference alongside the calculation. An old screenshot, a broker’s estimate or a rate for a nearby urban sector may not establish the correct basis for a rural property.
Separate valuation from the final tax bill
A notified property value and a tax rate serve different purposes. The eventual transaction charges depend on the rules applicable to that transaction and the parties’ circumstances. A qualified tax adviser or the relevant authority can confirm the calculation before payment.
The immediate practical change is to verify the latest district-issued valuation, rather than assume that one previously quoted rural rate remains current.
Source: FBR SRO 2061(I)/2026, 5 November 2026. Source checked on 6 November 2026.
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