Property Tax (Emlak Vergisi) Calculator

How property tax is calculated in Türkiye

Emlak vergisi is an annual municipal tax on buildings, land plots (arsa) and agricultural land (arazi). The tax is the tax value of the property multiplied by a legal rate. Foreign owners pay it on the same terms as Turkish owners.

Rates

• Residence: 0.1% (1 per thousand).
• Other buildings, such as shops and offices: 0.2% (2 per thousand).
• Land plots: 0.3% (3 per thousand).
• Agricultural land: 0.1% (1 per thousand).

Inside the boundaries of a metropolitan municipality these rates are doubled, which is why the calculator asks where the property is.

Tax value, instalments and revaluation

The tax value is set by the municipality and shown on your tax notice; it is not the price you paid. Tax values are revalued each year, and for 2026 the increase applied is 12.745%. The tax is paid in two equal instalments: the first between March and May, the second in November.

Before you buy

A buyer normally asks the seller for a municipality certificate showing there is no unpaid property tax before the title deed is transferred. Unpaid tax and its late charges are easier to settle before the sale than after it. Our real estate attorneys check this as part of a purchase, and our tax lawyers can review your position. See also the title deed fee calculator for the costs of the transfer itself.

Frequently asked questions

Do foreigners pay property tax in Türkiye?

Yes. Property tax is levied on the property, not on the owner's nationality.

Where do I find my tax value?

On the property tax notice or declaration issued by the municipality, or from the municipality's tax office.

Is this calculator a tax assessment?

No. It is an estimate based on the standard rates. Exemptions, reductions and the Valuable Residence Tax are not included.