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LDA Fee Schedule 2026: Transfer, Map Approval, NOC and Commercialisation Charges
Real Estate Analyst
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The LDA fee schedule 2026 covers property transfer charges, building plan approval fees, NOCs, commercialisation and other services handled by the Lahore Development Authority. The amount depends on the service, property type and applicable fee notification. This guide brings the main fee categories into one reference, separates published rates from unverified current charges, and explains what Lahore property buyers and owners need to check.
For LDA's wider role, approvals and regulatory powers, start with our Lahore Development Authority (LDA) complete guide.
Quick answers (October 2026):
- What is the LDA fee schedule 2026? A reference covering LDA transfer, map approval, NOC, commercialisation and other service charges.
- What is the published residential map approval fee? Rs15 per square foot of total covered area under LDA's 18 October 2022 Town Planning notification.
- What is the published commercial map approval fee? Rs40 per square foot of total covered area for the relevant commercial and non-residential categories under the same notification.
- What is the LDA property transfer fee? The applicable amount depends on the scheme, transaction type and current assessment. One universal 2026 rate has not been verified.
- Is there a fixed LDA NOC fee? Different NOC services may have different charges. A universal current rate has not been established.
- How much is the LDA commercialisation fee? It depends on the property's approved use, location and applicable assessment rules.
- Are the 2022 rates confirmed for 2026? They are verified as published rates from October 2022, but their continued applicability in October 2026 has not been independently established.
1. What the LDA fee schedule covers
LDA charges fees for property administration, building approvals, land-use permissions and other planning services.
These charges do not all follow the same calculation method.
| Fee category | What it covers | Assessment basis |
|---|---|---|
| Property transfer | Transfer of property under applicable LDA procedures | Scheme and transaction rules |
| Building plan approval | Scrutiny and approval of proposed construction | Covered area and building category |
| Revised building plan | Approval of changes to an existing plan | Relevant covered area |
| Plan revival | Revival of a previously approved building plan | Covered area |
| NOC | Permission or no-objection service | Applicable service rules |
| Commercialisation | Permission for commercial use or land-use conversion | Property details and land-use assessment |
| Subdivision | Creation of additional plots | Number of additional plots |
| Amalgamation | Combining eligible plots | Plot size and property category |
| Other Town Planning services | Plan copies, inspections and other permissions | Service-specific rates |
Why the calculation basis matters
A building plan fee may be calculated using square feet of covered area, while a subdivision fee may be charged for each additional plot.
Transfer fees and commercialisation charges can follow different rules.
The property's size alone does not establish the total amount payable.
What this means for buyers: a fee quotation should identify the service, property category, applicable rate and calculation basis.
2. LDA building plan approval fees
LDA's Town Planning Wing issued Office Order No. LDA/DC&I/687 on 18 October 2022, notifying revised fees, fines and penalties for several Town Planning services.
The following tables show the rates published in that notification.
They are historical published rates, not independently confirmed October 2026 charges.
Residential building plan fees
| Service | Rate published in October 2022 |
|---|---|
| First residential building plan | Rs15 per sq ft of total covered area |
| Revised residential building plan | Rs15 per sq ft of total covered area |
| Residential plan revival | Rs5 per sq ft of total covered area |
| Residential addition or alteration | Rs7.50 per sq ft of total covered area |
| Residential gate and boundary wall | Rs1,000 per marla |
Source: LDA Town Planning Wing, Office Order No. LDA/DC&I/687, 18 October 2022.
Commercial and other non-residential building plan fees
| Service | Rate published in October 2022 |
|---|---|
| First or revised commercial building plan | Rs40 per sq ft of total covered area |
| Commercial plan revival | Rs20 per sq ft of total covered area |
| Commercial addition or alteration | Rs40 per sq ft of relevant covered area |
| Commercial gate and boundary wall | Rs2,000 per marla |
| Specified commercial site inspection | Rs20,000 per applicable inspection |
The notification also includes industrial, public, apartment, institutional and office building categories.
The correct classification must be established before applying a particular rate.
Covered area versus plot area
Plot area is the total land area of the property.
Covered area refers to the construction area assessed under the applicable building plan rules.
Where the notified fee is expressed per square foot of covered area, it should not automatically be calculated using the full plot area.
For example, two plots with the same land area may have different chargeable covered areas because their proposed buildings differ.
The applicable building regulations determine which areas are counted.
What this means for owners: identify whether the application concerns a first plan, revised plan, revival or alteration, and establish the relevant covered area before using a published rate.
The detailed application procedure and building plan requirements are covered separately in our Lahore building plan approval guide.
3. LDA property transfer fees
LDA property transfer fees relate to transferring property under the applicable administrative procedure.
The charge can depend on the scheme, property category, transaction type and relevant fee rules.
A single current transfer fee for all LDA properties has not been established from the verified notifications used in this guide.
What affects a transfer fee?
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Housing scheme | Different scheme procedures may apply |
| Residential or commercial category | Property classification may affect the charge |
| Sale or gift transfer | The transaction may fall under a different fee category |
| Inheritance or legal-heir transfer | Different documentation and charges may apply |
| Official valuation | May be relevant under the applicable fee rules |
| Outstanding dues | Unpaid property-related amounts may be assessed separately |
What is DC value?
DC value is an official property valuation used for certain government assessments.
It may differ from the property's market value or the price agreed between buyer and seller.
Where an applicable fee uses a percentage of valuation, both the correct rate and the relevant valuation basis must be established.
Transfer fees versus other transaction costs
| Charge | Purpose |
|---|---|
| LDA transfer fee | Applicable transfer service |
| Stamp duty | Government duty on the relevant transaction |
| Registration charges | Registration-related expenses |
| Federal or provincial taxes | Taxes payable under applicable laws |
| Outstanding property dues | Unpaid amounts associated with the property |
These charges should not be combined into a single amount described as the LDA transfer fee.
LDA schemes and private housing societies
Transfer procedures may differ between LDA's own schemes and privately developed housing societies.
Buyers should establish which authority or organisation administers the relevant property records and transfer process.
For ownership-record requirements, see our PLRA Property Certificate guide.
What this means for buyers: obtain an itemised transfer assessment for the actual property rather than relying on a general percentage quoted without an applicable notification.
The complete documents, procedure, fees and timeline for transfers in LDA's own schemes belong in the separate LDA Plot Transfer Procedure 2026 guide.
4. LDA NOC fees
A No Objection Certificate is issued for a specific permission or administrative purpose.
An NOC for an individual property service should not be confused with the approval status of an entire housing scheme.
What affects the NOC charge?
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type of NOC | Different services may have different charges |
| Purpose | Determines the relevant permission category |
| Property classification | Residential and commercial requirements may differ |
| Scheme | Scheme-specific rules may apply |
| Applicable notification | Establishes the rate or assessment method |
Is there one LDA NOC fee?
No universal current NOC fee has been established for every LDA service.
A historical amount for one type of NOC should not automatically be applied to another.
The applicable charge depends on the permission being requested and the governing rules.
Property NOC versus housing society NOC
These are different matters.
A property-related NOC may concern an individual transaction or permission.
A housing society NOC relates to the approval process for a development scheme.
For the distinction between housing scheme approvals, see our LDA NOC vs LOP guide.
What this means for buyers: establish the exact certificate required before assessing the likely charge.
5. LDA commercialisation fees
Commercialisation concerns permission to use a property for an approved commercial purpose.
The amount payable depends on the property's location, existing approved use, proposed activity and applicable land-use requirements.
A property does not automatically become legally commercial because it is located on a busy road or is already being used as a shop or office.
What affects commercialisation charges?
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Property location | Determines the applicable planning controls |
| Existing approved use | Establishes whether conversion is required |
| Proposed commercial use | Determines the permission category |
| Property dimensions | May affect the relevant assessment |
| Official valuation | May be relevant under applicable rules |
| Permission conditions | Determine additional requirements |
Permanent and annual commercialisation
Permanent and annual commercialisation are distinct permission arrangements under applicable land-use rules.
Their availability and conditions depend on the property and governing regulations.
A fee payment should not be treated as proof that an otherwise prohibited commercial activity has been approved.
Is there a universal commercialisation fee per marla?
A single current rate applicable to every property has not been established from the verified fee notifications used for this guide.
Commercialisation charges should therefore be treated as property-specific assessments.
Commercialisation fees and property sealing
Unauthorised commercial use and unpaid commercialisation charges can lead to enforcement action.
For the enforcement process, see our LDA sealed property and de-sealing guide.
What this means for buyers: when purchasing property advertised for commercial use, establish whether the use is approved and whether any commercialisation dues remain outstanding.
The detailed fee calculations by road and plot size belong in the separate LDA Commercialisation Fee: How It's Calculated guide.
6. LDA subdivision fees
Subdivision involves dividing eligible land into additional plots.
The October 2022 Town Planning notification specifies separate residential and commercial subdivision rates.
| Property category | Rate published in October 2022 |
|---|---|
| Residential subdivision in an approved scheme | Rs100,000 per additional plot |
| Commercial subdivision | Rs200,000 per additional plot |
Source: LDA Town Planning Wing, Office Order No. LDA/DC&I/687, 18 October 2022.
These are published historical rates. They do not establish that a particular subdivision is eligible for approval or that the same rates remain applicable in October 2026.
What affects subdivision approval?
The applicable planning requirements may address:
- Minimum plot dimensions.
- Road access.
- Layout and building restrictions.
- Property classification.
- Scheme-specific conditions.
What this means for owners: the fee and the permission are separate matters. A published charge does not guarantee approval of a proposed subdivision.
7. LDA amalgamation fees
Amalgamation involves combining eligible plots into a resultant property.
LDA's October 2022 Town Planning notification specifies different charges for residential and non-residential properties.
Residential amalgamation
| Plot size | Rate published in October 2022 |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 marla | Rs20,000 |
| Up to 1 kanal | Rs40,000 |
| Up to 2 kanal | Rs60,000 |
| Above 2 kanal | Rs100,000 |
Commercial and industrial amalgamation
The October 2022 notification specifies Rs10,000 per marla of resultant plot area for commercial and industrial amalgamation.
These figures are subject to the relevant notification and any subsequent amendments.
Amalgamation fee versus approval
Combining adjacent plots requires compliance with the applicable planning rules.
The amount charged and the permission to amalgamate are separate matters.
What this means for owners: confirm the relevant plot-size category, eligibility requirements and current applicable rate before relying on the published schedule.
8. Other LDA Town Planning fees
The October 2022 notification also lists charges for plan copies, malba and specified extra-height permissions.
| Service | Rate published in October 2022 |
|---|---|
| Copying of plans | Rs3,000 per sheet |
| Residential malba charges | Rs10 per sq ft |
| Commercial, public and industrial malba charges | Rs20 per sq ft |
| Extra height for specified commercial converted plots | Rs120 per sq ft |
| Extra height for specified industrial properties | Rs120 per sq ft |
| Extra height for specified apartment buildings on converted plots | Rs200 per sq ft |
The extra-height charges apply only to the categories and conditions specified in the notification.
Other service-specific charges, penalties or extension fees may apply under the relevant rules.
Why a final assessment may include several charges
A building or property application can involve more than one fee category.
For example, a building plan may require scrutiny and additional applicable service charges.
These amounts should be shown separately rather than combined into an unexplained total.
What this means for owners: identify each charge and its calculation basis before treating the assessment as complete.
9. LDA fees at a glance
The table below brings together the principal rates published in LDA's 18 October 2022 Town Planning notification.
Important: these are verified historical published rates, not a consolidated schedule confirmed as applicable in October 2026.
| Service | Published rate | Assessment basis |
|---|---|---|
| Residential first or revised building plan | Rs15 | Per sq ft of total covered area |
| Commercial first or revised building plan | Rs40 | Per sq ft of total covered area |
| Residential plan revival | Rs5 | Per sq ft of total covered area |
| Commercial plan revival | Rs20 | Per sq ft of total covered area |
| Residential addition or alteration | Rs7.50 | Per sq ft of total covered area |
| Commercial addition or alteration | Rs40 | Per sq ft of relevant covered area |
| Residential subdivision | Rs100,000 | Per additional plot |
| Commercial subdivision | Rs200,000 | Per additional plot |
| Residential amalgamation | Rs20,000–Rs100,000 | By plot-size category |
| Commercial or industrial amalgamation | Rs10,000 | Per marla of resultant plot area |
| Plan copying | Rs3,000 | Per sheet |
Fees that require a separate current assessment
| Service | Why one universal rate is not shown |
|---|---|
| Property transfer | Depends on scheme, transaction and applicable fee rules |
| NOC | Depends on the particular certificate or permission |
| Commercialisation | Depends on land-use requirements and property details |
| Compounding or regularisation | Depends on the violation and applicable rules |
| Other administrative permissions | May have separate notified charges |
Milkiyat.com finding: one property can face several different fee bases
The October 2022 Town Planning notification uses several distinct calculation methods.
- Building plan fees generally use relevant covered area.
- Subdivision fees use the number of additional plots.
- Residential amalgamation fees are grouped by plot size.
- Commercial and industrial amalgamation fees use resultant plot area.
This means the same property's dimensions can produce different charges depending on the service requested.
Milkiyat.com finding: a fee estimate cannot be evaluated reliably without identifying the relevant service, property classification, notification date and assessment unit.
Detailed worked examples are kept outside this central fee reference.
For building plan fees, the planned LDA Map Fee Calculator is the dedicated tool topic.
For unauthorised construction, the separate Built Without an Approved Map? LDA Compounding Fee and Regularising a House guide covers the relevant fee mechanics and worked examples.
For commercialisation, the separate LDA Commercialisation Fee: How It's Calculated guide covers property-specific calculations.
10. How to verify an LDA fee before payment
A published notification provides the rate framework at a particular date.
The applicable amount for an individual application depends on the relevant current rules and assessment.
Step 1: Identify the service
Determine whether the application concerns transfer, building plan approval, NOC, commercialisation, subdivision, amalgamation or another service.
Step 2: Confirm the property category
Check the relevant housing scheme, residential or commercial classification, approved use and property dimensions.
Step 3: Identify the assessment basis
Establish whether the fee uses covered area, plot size, additional plots, valuation or another prescribed method.
Step 4: Check the notification
Confirm the relevant notification date and whether a subsequent revision applies.
Step 5: Obtain the official assessment
Use the applicable LDA service procedure to establish the amount payable for the specific property and application.
Step 6: Review the charges
Check the service description, rate, assessment basis and any additional fees or dues.
Step 7: Retain the documents
Keep the challan, payment receipt and related approval records.
For contact details and the appropriate service counter, see our LDA helpline and One Window Cell guide.
11. Common mistakes when checking LDA fees
Treating an old notification as a current payment quotation
A historical notification confirms the rates published on its date.
It does not automatically establish that those rates remain unchanged in October 2026.
Confusing plot area with covered area
Some building plan charges use covered construction area rather than total plot area.
Using the wrong area can produce an incorrect estimate.
Assuming all NOCs have the same fee
Different NOC services may have different assessment rules.
Mixing LDA fees with government taxes
Transfer service charges, stamp duty, registration expenses and applicable taxes should be identified separately.
Applying one scheme's rules to another
Property administration and transfer requirements may differ between schemes.
Assuming fee payment guarantees approval
Payment does not remove the need to satisfy the applicable planning, documentation and eligibility requirements.
What this means for buyers: the correct fee is the one applicable to the specific service and property, not simply the first amount found in an older fee table.
12. Buyer checklist: LDA fees in practice
- Confirm that LDA is the relevant authority for the property.
- Identify the exact service required.
- Check the housing scheme and approved land use.
- Confirm whether the application is residential or commercial.
- Identify the applicable fee category.
- Check the date of the relevant notification.
- Confirm whether a later revision applies.
- Verify the correct area, valuation or plot-count basis.
- Separate LDA service fees from government taxes.
- Check for outstanding dues or penalties.
- Obtain the official assessment or challan.
- Keep payment receipts and approval records.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LDA fee schedule 2026?
It is a reference to fees for LDA services in 2026, including property transfers, building plans, NOCs and commercialisation. The amount payable depends on the current applicable rules and assessment.
What is the LDA residential map approval fee?
LDA's 18 October 2022 Town Planning notification specifies Rs15 per square foot of total covered area for first and revised residential building plans. Its continued applicability in October 2026 has not been independently confirmed.
What is the LDA commercial map approval fee?
The same notification specifies Rs40 per square foot of total covered area for first and revised commercial building plans and other listed categories.
How much is the LDA property transfer fee?
The applicable amount depends on the housing scheme, property category, transaction type and relevant rules. A universal current rate has not been established in this guide.
What is the LDA NOC fee?
The charge depends on the particular NOC service and governing requirements. One current rate should not be assumed for every certificate.
What is the LDA commercialisation fee per marla?
A universal current per-marla charge cannot be established for every property. The applicable assessment depends on the property and relevant land-use rules.
What is the LDA scrutiny fee?
A scrutiny fee relates to examination of a building plan or application. LDA's October 2022 notification specifies different published rates for residential and commercial building plan categories.
What is the LDA residential subdivision fee?
The October 2022 notification specifies Rs100,000 per additional residential plot in an approved scheme, subject to the relevant conditions.
What is the LDA commercial subdivision fee?
The same notification specifies Rs200,000 per additional commercial plot.
How much does LDA charge to combine residential plots?
The October 2022 published residential amalgamation rates range from Rs20,000 to Rs100,000 according to the relevant plot-size category.
What is the LDA plan copying fee?
The October 2022 Town Planning notification specifies Rs3,000 per sheet.
Are LDA transfer fees and property taxes the same?
No. LDA service charges and applicable government taxes are separate categories.
How can I check the current LDA fee?
Identify the service and applicable notification, then obtain the official assessment or challan for the property.
Editor's note (8 October 2026): This guide uses the rates published in Lahore Development Authority Town Planning Wing Office Order No. LDA/DC&I/687, dated 18 October 2022. Their continued applicability in October 2026 has not been independently established. Transfer, NOC, commercialisation and other property-specific charges should be confirmed through the relevant current assessment. The guide is a central fee reference; detailed worked examples belong in the separate service-specific guides.
Sources
- Lahore Development Authority — Town Planning Wing Office Order No. LDA/DC&I/687, 18 October 2022: Official notification of fees, fines and penalties for building plans, subdivision, amalgamation and other Town Planning services.