Issued under Capital Development Authority (CDA) Rules & Estate Management Regulations
This page provides comprehensive guidance regarding CDA Lease Extension of Commercial Properties in Islamabad, including required documents, fees, transfers, and allied services.

Most commercial properties in Islamabad were allotted on an initial 33‑year lease, which is now expiring for almost all sectors. Lease extension is a mandatory legal requirement to retain ownership and usage rights for another 33‑year term.

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APPLICABLE COMMERCIAL AREAS & PROPERTY TYPES

CDA lease extension applies to all major commercial categories, including:

Class‑III Shopping Centers

Blue Area (Commercial Buildings & Shops)

Commercial plots & plazas in G‑6 to G‑11

Commercial plots & plazas in F‑6 to F‑11

E‑7 Commercial Properties

Industrial Plots

Petrol Pumps / Filling Stations

I&T Centers

Hotels & Motels

What is CDA lease extension for commercial properties?

Answer:-CDA lease extension is the formal renewal of a commercial property lease for a further 33 years after expiry of the original lease period.

Is lease extension mandatory for commercial properties?

Yes. Lease extension is compulsory under CDA regulations. Without renewal, the property becomes non‑compliant and may face penalties, transfer restrictions, or cancellation proceedings.. What is the lease extension fee for commercial properties?

The lease extension fee is 1% of the property value, calculated on the basis of recent CDA auction rates, as assessed by the CDA Accounts & Finance Wing.

When should commercial lease extension be applied?

Applications should be filed before or immediately after lease expiry. Late submission may result in surcharge or penalties.

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Which DOCUMENTS are REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL LEASE EXTENSION (33 YEARS)

The following documents must be submitted to CDA:

• Written application addressed to CDA for lease extension
• CNIC copies of owner(s) – attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Three (3) passport‑size photographs – attested
• Three specimen signatures/thumb impressions of owner(s) – attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Proof of payment of lease extension fee (1% of valuation as determined by CDA)
• Affidavit / Undertaking as prescribed by CDA

HOW GHANDHARA ESTATE CAN ASSIST YOU

Ghandhara Estate provides professional assistance on service‑fee basis for:

• CDA Commercial Lease Extension (33 years)
• Property Transfer & Family Transfer
• Gift Transfer
• Legal Heirs Transfer
• Completion Certificate
• Issuance of CTC
• Coordination with CDA & follow‑ups

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