Islamabad, May 8, 2025: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially launched a major step toward infrastructure improvement by announcing the collection of development charges in Islamabad’s underdeveloped and partially developed residential sectors.
As per a notification dated May 7, residents in nine key sectors will now be required to contribute financially to ongoing development efforts.
The notification, authorized by Director Land and Rehabilitation Sania Hameed Pasha, confirms that each allottee will be charged Rs. 9,000 per square yard.
This policy affects a number of major sectors including C-13, C-14, C-15, C-16, C-17, I-11, I-12, I-14, and I-15, where development activities have either recently started or are progressing.
This move stems from a resolution passed by the CDA Board during a high-level meeting on August 13, 2024, aimed at accelerating residential development in the capital.
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However, in a bid to reduce financial stress on property owners, the CDA has announced that these development charges can be paid through a structured installment plan.
Experts say the uniform rate across multiple sectors indicates a push for consistent development standards. Compared to earlier rates in fully developed zones—which ranged from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000 per square yard—this revised rate offers relative affordability for new allottees.
Real estate analysts believe this may also help increase transparency in project funding.
While the CDA has yet to reveal a payment schedule or installment breakdown, property owners are being advised to prepare in advance and stay updated through official channels.
