Property Owners Take Note: Deadline for First Installment of Property Tax Ends Today
Property owners across Turkey have until the end of today to pay the first installment of their 2026 property tax. Taxpayers who fail to complete their payment by the deadline will be charged a late payment interest rate of 3.5% for each month of delay.
Deadline for 2026 Property Tax Payments
The legal deadline for paying the first installment of the 2026 property tax applies to owners of residential properties, land plots, agricultural land, and commercial real estate.
Taxpayers wishing to fulfill their obligations must complete their payments before the end of the day. Those who miss the deadline will be subject to a monthly late payment interest charge of 3.5%.
Payment Methods
Property tax can be paid either in full or in two installments.
Citizens can make payments by visiting municipal payment offices or through digital channels.
Through the e-Government (e-Devlet) portal, property owners can access the system of the municipality where their property is registered and complete their payments quickly and securely online.
Who Is Exempt from Property Tax?
Certain groups are exempt from paying property tax under Turkish law. These include:
- Retirees who own only one residence with a gross area not exceeding 200 square meters
- Recipients of survivor’s pensions (widows and orphans)
- Unemployed individuals and homemakers who can document that they have no income
- Disabled citizens and military veterans
- Families of fallen soldiers (spouses and children) and recipients of disability pensions related to public service
Property owners wishing to benefit from these exemptions must apply to their local municipality and submit the required documentation.
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