DHA Lahore Transfer Process – Documentation Required

A Regular Property Transfer in a housing society like DHA (Defense Housing Authority) refers to the standard procedure for transferring ownership of a property, typically a plot or house, from one individual to another. This involves fulfilling specific requirements and procedures outlined by the housing society and the relevant authorities.
Key Steps in a Regular

Property Transfer

No Demand Certificate (NDC)

The seller must first apply for an NDC to ensure there are no outstanding dues or liabilities related to the property.

Payment of Dues and Fees:

Various fees and taxes, including transfer fees, outstanding dues of property, FBR Taxes (236-C by Seller, 236-K by Purchaser & 7E Tax on Seller, ), must be paid after clearance of NDC in DHA office at customer care counter.

Transfer File & Application

Both the seller and buyer will need to submit a transfer file application to the DHA office, along with the required documents, like Original and  Copy of CNIC’s of both Seller & Buyers, Original Allotment / Transfer Letter.

Biometric

After submitting of transfer file & application then both Seller & Buyers give biometric in DHA transfer office. 

Document Submission

A comprehensive list of documents, including the original transfer affidavits, undertakings, and copies of CNICs, must be submitted.

Transfer Completion

Once all the required steps are completed and documents are verified, the transfer process is finalized, and the new owner’s name is registered on the title deed in DHA record.

Additional Considerations

Membership

The new owner may need to apply for an Associate Membership with the DHA.

 Other Taxes

After completion of transfer new owner need to deposit Stamp Duty, Membership Fee, TIP Tax (issued by Cantonment Board) etc.  

Document Submission

Once all legal requirements done and taxes to be deposited in account of property then original documents submitted in DHA office customer care and receive receipt of documents submission.

Letter Received   

The relevant government charges and DHA membership fee will also have to be paid at the Customer Care Counter within 30 days. The Customer Services Officer will then receive the documents and give you a receipt, which you’ll have to bring along with your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to collect the transfer letter.

List of Required Documents

1. The original allotment or transfer letter
2. In case of a registered plot, the original transfer or sales deed along with affidavits of seller and purchaser
3. A forwarding letter with the name of the purchase, details of the property and seller’s signatures
4. An affidavit on PKR 300 on E-Stamp Paper attested by the Oath Commissioner
5. No Demand Certificate
6. Undertaking by the purchaser
7. Two copies of the buyer’s CNIC attested by the Oath Commissioner
8. Two copies of the seller’s CNIC attested by the Oath Commissioner
9. Two passport size photographs attested by a Class One Officer
10. IT-5 and CVT-1 forms
11. 7E Tax Exemption Certificates

Charges for Regular Property Transfer in DHA, Lahore

Take a look at the DHA, Lahore, transfer charges for properties

• Transfer fee as per the plot size 
• Associate Membership Registration form: PKR 2000
• Associate Membership registration fee: PKR 50,000 (5 & 10 Marla), PKR 75,000 (1 Kanal), PKR 100,000/- (02 Kanal), PKR 150,000 (04 Marla Commercial) & PKR 200,000 (08 Marla Commercial). 
• 1.5% Cantonment Board transfer tax (TIP Tax) only on constructed properties.
• Stamp duty tax (paid after the transfer)
• Urgent transfer charges: PKR 100,0000