Rent Receipt Generator
Generate receipts for HRA tax claims. India format (supports ₹ with landlord PAN for rent >₹8,333/month).
Tenant Details
Landlord Details
About this calculator
Fill in tenant, landlord, rent amount and month and get a printable rent receipt for your employer's HRA records, with an optional landlord PAN field.
Print it, sign it and submit it, or save as PDF.
How to use it
- Enter tenant and landlord details and the rent.
- Choose the month and year.
- Press Print or Save as PDF.
HRA and rent receipts
You can claim House Rent Allowance exemption only under the old tax regime; the new regime has no HRA exemption. The exemption is the least of: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic salary plus DA, and 50% of basic plus DA in metro cities (or 40% in others). Employers usually ask for rent receipts, and if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000 (about ₹8,333 a month), the landlord's PAN is required. Receipts must be genuine. Claiming HRA on fake receipts or on rent paid to a close relative without actual payment is an offence. Pay by bank transfer for a clean record.
Worked example
HRA example (monthly)
| Basic + DA | ₹50,000 |
| HRA received | ₹20,000 |
| Rent paid | ₹18,000 |
| Rent − 10% of basic | 18,000 − 5,000 = ₹13,000 |
| 50% of basic (metro) | ₹25,000 |
| Exempt HRA | least of 20,000, 13,000, 25,000 = ₹13,000 |
Tips and common mistakes
- Pay rent by bank transfer.
- Get the landlord's PAN if rent exceeds ₹1 lakh a year.
- Keep a rental agreement.
- Sign each receipt.
- Remember HRA applies only in the old regime.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need rent receipts?
Employers usually ask for them to give HRA exemption.
When is landlord PAN needed?
When annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000.
Does the new tax regime allow HRA?
No.
Which cities are metros for HRA?
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai at 50%, others at 40%, subject to current rules.
Is a revenue stamp needed?
Check with your employer; not a tax requirement for HRA.
Is it free?
Yes.