Property owners in Türkiye, please note: by November 30 you must pay the annual real estate tax.
Emlak Vergisi is an annual municipal tax charged to owners of residential and commercial real estate. The tax amount is determined based on the cadastral value of the property and depends on the municipality. For residential properties, the rate is 0.1–0.2%, and for commercial properties — 0.2–0.4%, depending on whether the property is located within a “metropolitan” municipality.
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Residential real estate: 0.1% outside major municipalities and 0.2% inside.
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Commercial properties: 0.2% outside / 0.4% inside major municipalities.
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The “Valuable Homes Tax” (Değerli Konut Vergisi, DKV) applies to properties over 15,709,000 TL and is charged progressively.
In Alanya (Antalya province) the Emlak Vergisi rate for residential property is 0.2%. Typically, it does not exceed 100 euros per year for a 1+1 apartment, but amounts vary for each owner.
The tax can be paid twice a year:
Payment methods:
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through the municipality website or the e-Devlet portal,
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in person at the municipality cashier,
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through a bank’s mobile application or at a bank branch,
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through post offices (PTT).
For payment you will need:
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Tapu number (it contains the cadastral number),
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your tax ID — TC Kimlik Numarası (for Turkish citizens) or the tax number issued upon property purchase for foreigners,
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the tax amount — it can be checked on the municipality website or from the invoice.
The tax may change and may not match the amount owners paid previously. The tax base (cadastral value) has been recalculated: in 2025 it was increased by 21.965%. The tax is charged based on the cadastral value, not the actual purchase price.
Important:
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Make sure you know the correct amount — verify through the municipality website.
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Keep all receipts — they may be needed to confirm payment.
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If in doubt, contact the municipality or your real estate agent.
If the tax is not paid on time, penalties and fines may apply, and in case of long-term debt, enforcement measures may be taken.
Basic apartment maintenance costs in Türkiye and taxes when purchasing
Every owner annually pays the mandatory earthquake insurance DASK; the amount may be around €50 per year, but it changes annually.
Every owner, regardless of whether they live in the building permanently or come only for holidays, must pay the monthly communal fee — aidat. On average, for a 1+1 apartment in a modern hotel-type complex, the aidat is around 50 euros, but it depends on infrastructure and management. The aidat amount is approved at the general assembly of residents.
When purchasing real estate:
The buyer (as a rule) pays a one-time tax of 4% of the cadastral value, as well as other expenses for fees and paperwork (around 1%). It is also necessary to connect utilities in the apartment to your name; the owner pays for setting up water and electricity accounts.
The apartment’s Iskan (technical passport) is usually also paid by the buyer, but it depends on the terms of the developer.
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The information is for reference purposes only, is not a public offer, and may change depending on the municipality and current regulations. Please verify the details with official sources or a licensed professional.