Most blogs & videos still share old broken URLs. BBMP updated everything very recently. We checked!
Running a PG in Bengaluru? Good Profits but the real headache? Getting a BBMP Trade License.
We’ve done the form-filling, dug through the PDFs, and uncovered all the updated info as of June 2025 — including new links BBMP quietly changed (and forgot to tell the internet). This blog is for PG owners only — but useful for cafes, cloud kitchens, or other trades. Let’s begin.
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🔗 Step 1: Use This Updated Link (June 2025)
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👉 Apply here on BBMP Trade License Portal
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💸 Step 2: Know the Fees for PGs
📄 Full Fee List (See from Page 6 last entry onwards)
- Your PG falls under Part-2 (Trade License for Commercial Accommodation)
- PG/Hostel/Boarding with less than 20 rooms → ₹4,000
- If you don’t have an Occupancy Certificate (OC) → ₹4,000 + ₹500 = ₹4,500
Yes, the form automatically adds ₹500 if OC is missing.
💳 Online payment after submission: 👉 Payment Process PDF
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📋 Step 3: Documents You’ll Need
Prepare clean digital scans in pdf/jpg:
- Owner Consent Letter or rent agreement copy
- Occupancy Certificate (optional but saves ₹500)
- NOC from immediate neighbour (if residential area)
- Electricity Bill
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🖥️ Step 4: Filling the Form (From Actual Screenshots)
We filled the live form so you don’t have to guess:
Find Out:
- MLA Constituency
- Ward
- BESCOM RR No.
- Zone
- Width of the Road in front of building – width in feet
(Get road history here: https://rh.bbmpgov.in/ – login needed, or just put the road name in google and ask for width in feet!)
Enter these details in fields marked as important:
- Enter applicant and PG details
- Select “Paying Guest / Boarding / Hostel” from the dropdown menu in Trade Classification
- ⛔ No Schedule X categories to worry about anymore
- Choose number of rooms
- Fees calculated automatically by the system
- If no OC, ignore the checkbox – system will add ₹500
- Upload documents
- Ignore the power options.
- Inspecting officer is auto generated.
- Send OTP → Enter OTP → get your acknowledgment number
- Make online payment
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⌛ Step 5: Official Workflow Timeline
From BBMP workflow document:
- Health Inspector Visit → within 7 working days
- License Certificate Issued → in 30 working days
What a BBMP Issued License looks like: Sample License PDF
KGSC Service Procedure: 📘 BBMP Guarantee of Service PDF
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⚠️ What Might Delay You: Neighbour’s NOC
If your PG is in a residential area, BBMP asks for a No Objection Certificate from your immediate neighbor.
This is where most owners get stuck.
If neighbor does not provide NOC — easy legal solutions in next blog.
Remember: A landlord ‘s NOC in renewal is not mandatory & a neighbor’s NOC is not mandatory to apply for commercial accommodation trade license!
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✅ Final Checklist
- All documents ready and scanned
- OC uploaded (or be ready to pay ₹500 extra)
- Neighbour convinced or at least not furious 😅
- Applied using June 2025 updated portal
Then go ahead and apply. The process is smoother than before — if you’re following the latest path.
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📢 Share this with other PG owners in Bengaluru — don’t let anyone struggle with outdated forms and links!
📌 Legal Disclaimer:
The information provided in this blog is based on official BBMP documents and publicly available government resources as of June 2025. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; rules, fees, procedures, and links are subject to change by BBMP without prior notice.
Src: https://site.bbmp.gov.in/PDF/trade%20license/NewTL_Doc.pdf
Readers are advised to verify the latest updates through official BBMP channels or consult a licensed legal or civic professional for case-specific guidance. The blog does not serve as legal advice or official representation of the BBMP or any government body.
We are not liable for any decisions made based on the content herein. Use at your own discretion.
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