2026 Property Tax Guide (Turkey)
Property tax rates, 2026 valuation changes, payment dates, exemptions and example calculations.
What Is Property Tax?
Property tax is a yearly local tax on buildings, lots and agricultural land in Turkey, paid to the municipality.
2026 Rates
| Type | Standard | Metropolitan |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Commercial | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Building plot | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Agricultural | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Formula
Property Tax = Valuation × Rate
Istanbul home valued at 3,000,000 TL: 3,000,000 × 0.2% = 6,000 TL/year.
Payment Dates
- 1st installment: March 1 - May 31, 2026
- 2nd installment: November 1-30, 2026
Exemptions
Exempt for single home up to 200 m² if:
- Retiree with no other income
- Unemployed
- Disabled
- Families of martyrs, veterans
2026 Valuation Update
Valuations are reset every 4 years. For 2026 they increased 30-50%, raising the tax bill significantly.
Buying a Home?
Include 4% title deed fee and annual property tax in your cost plan. Use our loan calculator to model total costs.
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Written by
Lale Dijital
Independent digital publishing team building financial calculators and guides aligned with Turkish legislation — specializing in Labor Law No. 4857, SSI Law No. 5510, Income Tax Law No. 193 and VAT Law No. 3065.
Editorial process: primary source verification (Official Gazette, GİB, SSI) → calculation testing → 6-month or regulation-triggered refresh.