FBR Property Valuation Rates Islamabad 2026 – New Rates, Area Values & Tax Impact

This notification replaced the earlier February 2026 valuation table and introduced revised fair market values for residential plots, apartments, commercial property and other property categories across Islamabad.

The table was later amended through S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026 dated 7 August 2026. The August amendment is limited to specific commercial properties in E-8, Naval Headquarters and does not replace the complete Islamabad valuation table.

Quick Answer

The current main FBR valuation table for Islamabad is S.R.O. 644(I)/2026 dated 16 April 2026.

The latest listed amendment is S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026 dated 7 August 2026.

The April table reduced several property values compared with the February 2026 table, while some sectors remained unchanged.

For buyers and sellers, three things are important:

• FBR valuation is an official value used for federal tax purposes, not the actual asking price of a property.
• Not every Islamabad area received the same increase or decrease.
• FBR fair market value is particularly important for calculations such as advance tax under Section 236K.

Official FBR Islamabad Property Valuation Page

What Is FBR Property Valuation?

FBR property valuation is the fair market value assigned by the Federal Board of Revenue to immovable property for federal tax purposes.

FBR issues city-specific valuation tables under Section 68(4) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

Islamabad has its own valuation schedule containing separate values for different sectors, housing schemes and types of property.

An FBR rate may be stated:

• per square yard for residential open plots;
• per square yard for commercial open plots;
• per square foot for apartments or flats;
• per square foot for commercial built-up property.

This means there is no single FBR property rate that applies to every property in Islamabad.

The correct valuation depends on:

sector → location → property type → possession status → use → property category

That is why an old screenshot or a general property valuation calculator can give the wrong result.

Which FBR Valuation Table Is Current for Islamabad in 2026?

As of 2 September 2026, the official FBR record shows the following sequence:

FBR currently lists S.R.O. 644(I)/2026 as the main Islamabad valuation notification and S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026 as its later amendment.

So if an online FBR property valuation calculator is still using only S.R.O. 163(I)/2026 from February, its Islamabad values may be outdated.

Check Current Islamabad FBR Valuation Record

Why Did FBR Change Islamabad Property Rates Again?

Islamabad property valuation rates went through several revisions.

In December 2025, FBR said that real estate associations and other stakeholders had raised objections about some Islamabad values being higher than actual market conditions.

FBR reviewed those concerns and later issued another valuation table in February 2026.

Then, on 16 April 2026, FBR issued S.R.O. 644(I)/2026.

The April notification superseded the February table and its amendment and introduced a fresh valuation schedule for Islamabad.

This history matters because people searching for FBR property valuation Islamabad can still find February 2026 rates online even though those rates are no longer the current base table.

Did FBR Increase or Reduce Property Valuation Rates in Islamabad in 2026?

The correct answer is:

It depends on which 2026 notification you are comparing.

The April 2026 revision reduced several Islamabad property valuations compared with the February table.

However, not every sector was reduced.

Selected official examples are:

So the search phrase “FBR ups property valuation rates” should not be understood as meaning that every Islamabad property rate went up.

For Islamabad, the April revision actually reduced many selected rates while leaving some major sectors unchanged.

Latest FBR Property Valuation Rates Islamabad 2026

The official Islamabad FBR valuation table is detailed and covers residential, commercial and built-up property.

Below are selected residential open-plot values from S.R.O. 644(I)/2026.

These are selected residential open-plot values only.

Commercial plots, apartments, shops, offices and other property categories can have completely different FBR valuation rates in the same sector.

Do not use a residential plot rate to calculate the value of an apartment, shop or commercial property.

View S.R.O. 644(I)/2026

FBR Rates for Popular Islamabad Housing Societies

S.R.O. 644 also covers several private housing schemes and localities in Islamabad.

Selected current values include:

These values are taken from the April 2026 FBR notification.

Always check the latest official FBR table again before completing a property transaction because valuation notifications can be amended.

What Changed in the August 2026 FBR Update?

The latest listed amendment for Islamabad is S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026 dated 7 August 2026.

This update did not revise the complete Islamabad valuation table.

It added a specific category for:

Category C Shops, Class-III Shopping Center, E-8 Naval Headquarters.

The notified values are:

This means it would be incorrect to describe the August notification as a completely new Islamabad-wide FBR valuation table.

It is a targeted amendment to the April valuation schedule.

View S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026

What Is the FBR Superstructure Rate in Islamabad?

S.R.O. 644 also provides separate values for residential and commercial superstructure.

The current rates are:

• Building up to five years old: Rs 2,500 per square foot
• Building more than five years old: Rs 1,200 per square foot

The February 2026 table used:

• Rs 3,000 per square foot for buildings up to five years old;
• Rs 1,500 per square foot for buildings more than five years old.

Both values were reduced in the April table.

For a constructed house or commercial property, simply multiplying land area by the open-plot rate may not give the complete valuation.

The property's classification, covered area and applicable superstructure rate should also be checked.

Before buying a constructed property, you should also verify its ownership and supporting records.

Read AR Empires' Property Documentation in Pakistan guide for sale deeds, allotment records, Fard, mutation, tax receipts and other important documents.

FBR Property Valuation vs DC Rate in Islamabad

FBR valuation and DC valuation are not the same thing.

This is important because users often search for both FBR property valuation and DC rates Islamabad when trying to understand a property transaction.

FBR valuation is issued for federal tax purposes.

DC or District Collector valuation is a separate valuation system used for other government and transaction-related purposes.

For rural Islamabad, S.R.O. 644 specifically states that property valuation is to be taken from the notification issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) / District Collector Islamabad dated 1 July 2025.

So before using a DC rate, first confirm whether the property is:

• an urban Islamabad property directly covered by the FBR valuation table; or
• a rural Islamabad Capital Territory property covered through the District Collector valuation referred to by FBR.

Do not use a Punjab DC rate table for property located in Islamabad Capital Territory.

FBR Value vs Market Value

FBR property valuation is not the same as the actual market price of a property.

The market value is the price a buyer and seller are willing to agree on.

The FBR value is an official statutory valuation used for tax purposes.

For example, a house may be listed for PKR 4.5 crore while its FBR valuation is calculated separately using the applicable land, property-category and superstructure rates.

This difference is important when viewing property listings.

AR Empires currently has a 4 Marla house for sale in G-11/2 Islamabad with its asking price and listing information.

The asking price shown on that property page should not be treated as the official FBR valuation.

The FBR value must be calculated separately using the correct official valuation table and exact property details.

You can also browse properties in Islamabad to compare current asking prices across the market.

Is FBR Valuation the Same as Property Tax in Islamabad?

No.

People searching for property tax Islamabad are often referring to several different taxes or charges.

FBR property valuation is related to federal income-tax treatment of immovable property transactions.

Islamabad also has separate local property taxes and property-related charges administered through relevant Islamabad authorities.

A property transaction can therefore involve more than:

• FBR valuation;
• Section 236K;
• Section 236C;
• annual property tax;
• transfer fees;
• registration charges;
• other authority or society charges.

Do not treat an FBR valuation table as the complete property tax bill.

How Do FBR Property Valuation Rates Affect Section 236K?

FBR property valuation can directly affect the tax base used for Section 236K, which applies to a buyer or transferee of immovable property.

Under the current Finance Act 2026 structure, the Section 236K rate for a buyer appearing on the Active Taxpayer List is 1.25% of the fair market value of the immovable property.

Higher rates apply to persons not appearing on the ATL, so buyers should check their actual taxpayer status before calculating a transaction.

FBR Withholding Tax Rate Cards

Simple Example

Suppose a 500 square yard possession plot in B-17 falls under the current residential open-plot category.

Current FBR rate:

Rs 21,000 per square yard

Calculated FBR land value:

500 × Rs 21,000 = Rs 10,500,000

For an ATL buyer at a Section 236K rate of 1.25%:

Rs 10,500,000 × 1.25% = Rs 131,250

Under the earlier February rate of Rs 30,000 per square yard, the same land-only example would have produced:

500 × Rs 30,000 = Rs 15,000,000

At 1.25%:

Rs 15,000,000 × 1.25% = Rs 187,500

This simple example shows why a change in FBR valuation can affect the amount collected from a buyer under Section 236K.

It is only an illustration.

A real transaction may involve different property categories, taxpayer status, constructed-area valuation and other charges.

What About Section 236C for the Seller?

Section 236C applies to the seller or transferor of immovable property.

For a seller appearing on the Active Taxpayer List, the current Section 236C rate under the Finance Act 2026 structure is 2.75% of the gross amount of consideration received.

This is important because Section 236C and Section 236K do not use identical wording for their tax base.

It would therefore be incorrect to simply multiply the Islamabad FBR valuation by 2.75% and assume that is always the seller's Section 236C amount.

Always calculate buyer and seller taxes separately using the current FBR rules.

For broader ownership, title and transfer checks, read AR Empires' Property Verification Online in Pakistan guide.

How to Check FBR Property Valuation Islamabad Online

The safest way to check FBR property valuation Islamabad is to use FBR's official valuation records.

Follow these steps:

1. Open FBR's Valuation of Immovable Properties section.
2. Select Islamabad.
3. Open S.R.O. 644(I)/2026 dated 16 April 2026.
4. Check S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026 dated 7 August 2026 for the latest amendment.
5. Find the exact sector, society or property category.
6. Check whether the rate is stated per square yard or per square foot.
7. Check possession status where the table provides separate rates.
8. For constructed property, check the applicable superstructure value.
9. For rural ICT property, check the District Collector notification referred to by S.R.O. 644.
10. If the property's classification is unclear, confirm it before paying tax or completing transfer.

FBR Valuation of Immovable Properties

Current Islamabad FBR Valuation Record

Is There an Official FBR Property Valuation Calculator?

FBR's public property valuation section mainly provides city-wise valuation tables and notifications.

There is no single public calculator that can safely identify every Islamabad property category for you automatically.

A third-party FBR property valuation calculator may help with basic maths, but first confirm that:

• it uses the latest 2026 rates;
• it uses S.R.O. 644(I)/2026;
• it includes relevant later amendments;
• the property type is correct;
• the unit is correct;
• the possession status is correct.

If the input rate is wrong, the calculator result will also be wrong.

What If Two FBR Rates Appear to Apply?

S.R.O. 644 contains an important rule for conflicting valuations.

Where there is a conflict in rates for a particular area, the higher of the two values applies.

This makes correct property classification important.

Do not simply choose the lower number because it produces a smaller tax calculation.

What Should a Buyer Check Before Using an FBR Rate?

Before calculating FBR property valuation, confirm:

• exact sector or locality;
• plot or unit number;
• residential or commercial use;
• open plot, apartment, shop or office category;
• possession status;
• plot size;
• covered area;
• age of the building;
• current FBR SRO;
• later amendments to the SRO.

The property information should also match the ownership documents.

AR Empires' Property Documentation in Pakistan guide explains the documents buyers should check before making a payment.

If you are buying through an agent, also read the Property Dealers in Islamabad guide to understand what should be checked before relying on a property dealer.

Final Answer

The most important thing to know about FBR Property Valuation Rates Islamabad 2026 is that the current main table is not the February 2026 table.

The current main notification is:

S.R.O. 644(I)/2026 — 16 April 2026

The latest listed amendment is:

S.R.O. 1335(I)/2026 — 7 August 2026

The April table reduced several earlier Islamabad property values, although some major sectors such as F-8 and F-10 remained unchanged.

Before buying or selling property, check:

exact area → property category → current FBR rate → DC/local value where applicable → market price → current tax treatment

Do not treat the asking price, FBR valuation, DC rate and annual property tax as the same number.

If you are comparing property in Islamabad, you can browse current Islamabad property listings on AR Empires.

Before making a payment, also read the Property Verification Online in Pakistan guide and verify the ownership documents independently.

This article is for general information only and is not tax, legal or investment advice. FBR valuations, tax rules, property classifications and other government charges can change. Check the latest official notification and obtain a transaction-specific calculation before completing a property transfer.