In an effort to improve traffic management and reduce illegal roadside parking, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced property tax relief for commercial establishments that provide free parking facilities to the public.
The move is part of AMC’s “Comprehensive Policy 2026 to Transform Traffic, Parking, Encroachment, Road Safety and Cattle Management Across the City.” Under the policy, commercial units offering free public parking will receive property tax exemption based on the parking area made available for public use.
According to AMC, encouraging the use of private parking spaces will help reduce roadside parking and ease traffic congestion across Ahmedabad. The civic body has already issued circulars regarding the scheme.
The benefit will apply to shopping malls, multiplexes, theatres, hotels, gyms, hospitals, party plots, community halls, educational and social institutions, along with other non-residential establishments located on National Highways, Ring Roads and State Highways.
However, only establishments offering parking completely free of charge will qualify for the exemption. Units charging parking fees, restricting public access to parking spaces or failing to comply with AMC’s digital parking requirements will not be eligible.
To avail of the benefit, commercial establishments must submit a “Parking Availability and Sharing Consent Form” through AMC’s official website and agree to share their parking facilities with the public.
Applicants will also have to provide details of the total parking area in terms of ECS (Equivalent Car Space), where one ECS equals 13.75 square metres. Participating establishments must appoint a responsible person to manage parking operations and regularly update vehicle details on AMC’s “AmadaPark” application to help citizens access real-time parking availability information.
The policy also requires participating units to install proper directional signboards and clearly marked parking spaces.
AMC further stated that establishments not opting for the exemption must apply through the Self-Assessment Module on the corporation’s website within 60 days so that property tax on parking areas can be assessed as per prescribed rules.