Blantyre city rates
How Blantyre City Council charges property rates on homes and businesses, what a typical bill comes to, and the three bank accounts you can pay into.
- THA homes: K30,000
- Billed twice a year
- Pay at 3 banks
Quick answer: Blantyre City Council bills property rates twice a year. Homes in a Traditional Housing Area pay a flat K30,000 each half-year. Other homes pay 0.00129 of the property’s value (K51,600 a half-year on a K40 million house) and commercial property 0.00324. Pay into the council’s account at National Bank, Standard Bank or FDH Bank, account name Blantyre City Council.
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Blantyre property rates
From the Property Rates Unit on Blantyre City Council’s Commerce, Trade and Industry page. Each charge is per half-year.
- PropertyPer half-year
- Traditional Housing Area (THA)Flat rate, every six monthsK30,000
- Residential property0.00129 of the property value, every six months0.129%
- Commercial property0.00324 of the property value, every six months0.324%
How to work out your bill
Multiply the value on the council’s valuation roll by the rate. Examples only; your bill shows your own figure.
- PropertyPer half-year
- House in a THAK60,000 a yearK30,000
- House worth K40,000,000K103,200 a yearK51,600
- Shop or office worth K100,000,000K648,000 a yearK324,000
Lilongwe works differently: a rate in tambala per kwacha, billed from 1 April. See our Lilongwe city rates guide.
Where to pay Blantyre city rates
The council lists these accounts for property rates. Account name: Blantyre City Council, Blantyre branch.
- BankAccount number
- National Bank of Malawi810959
- Standard Bank9100002693833
- FDH Bank1040000369198
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Use your property details as the reference
Write your plot or account number from the rates invoice on the deposit slip or in the bank app, so the council can match the payment to your property.
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Keep the slip and take a copy to the council
Keep the stamped slip or bank confirmation. If you are unsure your payment was recorded, take a copy to the Civic Offices or email [email protected]. Council debt collectors deliver rates invoices, but never hand cash to anyone: pay into the bank.
Blantyre City Council
The Property Rates Unit handles bills, valuations and queries at the Civic Offices.
- Phone
- +265 1 823 435
- [email protected]
- Post
- Private Bag 67, Blantyre
Blantyre city rates FAQ
How much are city rates in Blantyre?
K30,000 every six months for a home in a Traditional Housing Area; 0.00129 of the property value every six months for other homes and 0.00324 for commercial property.
How often do I pay Blantyre city rates?
Twice a year (bi-annually).
Which bank account do I pay Blantyre City Council rates into?
National Bank 810959, Standard Bank 9100002693833 or FDH Bank 1040000369198, account name Blantyre City Council.
Can I pay a council officer in cash?
No. Pay into the council’s bank account or at the official counters, and keep the receipt.
I also run a business on my property. Is that separate?
Yes. A business needs its own licence: see our Blantyre business licence guide.
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GuideOpen a bank account8 banks comparedSource: Property Rates Unit and payment platforms on Blantyre City Council’s Directorate of Commerce, Trade and Industry page (bccmw.com). Checked October 2026.
