Lahore Smart City has rolled out a fresh set of updates covering development charges, discount rules on land installments, and the foreign-backed Evora City project. Here is what current plot holders and prospective buyers need to know.
Development charges now apply
The charges have been introduced in several sectors, mainly blocks and plots where ground development is either in progress or already finished. Overseas West and Overseas Prime are among the sectors affected. For homes, the fee depends on plot size: five-marla plots are charged about 840,000 rupees, seven-marla and ten-marla plots around 1,750,000 rupees, and one-kanal plots roughly 3,800,000 to 3,850,000 rupees.
Commercial plots are covered too. Four-marla commercial plots along 100-foot roads, with possession ready in Overseas West and Overseas Prime, carry fees of 3,600,000 to 3,650,000 rupees. Two-and-a-half-marla commercial plots are set at about 2,250,000 rupees, which works out to roughly 850,000 to 900,000 rupees per marla. On top of these base figures, category units such as corner, main boulevard, or park-facing locations still attract standard category surcharges of 10 to 20 percent.
Where the charges apply and how to pay
Many owners have asked whether undeveloped areas, including parts of Central, East, or West, fall under these charges. They do not. The fees apply only to sectors and plots where physical infrastructure work has taken place or is actively moving forward on-site. Land untouched by construction is not being billed for now.
For properties that qualify, the administration has issued a payment plan spread across a one-year installment period. Owners have been informed by email, and revised account statements now show these dues. Payment timelines and amounts can be checked through online accounts or the smart application. Payment is accepted in cash or by direct bank transfer, and management has confirmed that no exemptions or waivers are available on these scheduled development charges.
How installment discounts work
A key point to note is the difference between discounts. Lahore Smart City offers no discount on development fees. Discounts apply only to pending installments tied to the original land cost. Owners who clear their outstanding land purchase installments can receive discounts of up to 37 percent through the file merging mechanism.
Evora City and commercial growth
Foreign investment from Qatar, through the Taameer Group, is now entering the project. The group is launching Evora City as an integrated development within Lahore Smart City, expected to reach the market within the next two months. It will include several high-profile features.
Among them is a large shopping mall of about 900 kanals located in the Executive Central district. The plan also covers residential villas, multi-story apartment complexes, commercial business hubs, possible five-star hospitality chains, and healthcare facilities, including a Saudi German Hospital project set to begin on-site activity shortly.
Road access and connectivity
Connectivity has improved considerably, with entry and exit now open through the Lahore Ring Road. Alongside this highway link, drivers can reach the site from the main GT Road via a 440-foot arterial road, serving residents, visitors, and commercial traffic across the development.
Contact information
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