This page covers DHA Lahore as a whole, from the older phases near the cantonment to the newer phases towards Bedian Road, as a guide to the tax questions that come up across DHA rather than in any single phase. For phase-specific guides, see our Lahore area pages.
Files, Plots and Houses
DHA Lahore's market moves through files, allocated plots and built houses. Each stage has its own documents: the file's allocation letter, the plot's allotment, and the house's completion records. The wealth statement shows each at the amounts paid.
Section 7E Across Phases
Owners holding plots in several phases should review section 7E annually. One self-occupied house is excluded, and let-out property with rent declared is excluded, but vacant plots above the aggregate value limit can attract deemed income tax.
Rental Income
Houses in DHA are let to families and companies; corporate tenants deduct tax from rent. Rent from every property is declared.
Transfers
DHA's transfer process runs alongside federal advance tax at registration. Being on the Active Taxpayers List halves the federal rate.
Phase Guides
For local detail, see our guides to individual phases, such as DHA Phase 5, and the Lahore hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a DHA file an asset before a plot is allocated?
Yes, the amounts paid are shown in the wealth statement as an asset.
Does section 7E apply to vacant DHA plots?
It can, if your total property value exceeds the limit and no exemption applies.
Does filing reduce advance tax on DHA transfers?
Yes, the federal advance tax rate is lower for persons on the Active Taxpayers List.
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