Rent Receipt Generator
Make monthly rent receipts to claim HRA exemption, ready to print and sign.
About the Rent Receipt Generator
Salaried employees in India who receive house rent allowance (HRA) and pay rent can claim an exemption under the old tax regime by giving their employer rent receipts. Each receipt should show the tenant's and landlord's names, the property address, the amount and period, the payment mode and the landlord's signature. If annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, the landlord's PAN is required. HRA exemption isn't available in the new tax regime.
The formula
One receipt per month: rent × months
Worked example
Example: 13 receipts totalling = ₹3,64,000
- Inputs: Tenant name: Priya Sharma; Landlord name: Rajesh Kumar; Rented property address: Flat 12, Green Park, New Delhi 110016; Monthly rent: ₹28,000; First month: 1 January 2026; Number of months: 13; Paid by: Bank transfer / UPI.
- Formula: One receipt per month: rent × months
- Result: 13 receipts totalling = ₹3,64,000
Questions people ask
Can I pay rent to my parents?
Yes, if they own the property, you actually pay them and they declare the rent as income.
Do I need receipts for the new regime?
No, HRA exemption is only available under the old regime.
Sources
The rules and rates this calculator uses come from the official pages below. Its results are estimates, not an official determination, and rules change, so check the latest figures there before you act on them.