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Rent Receipt Generator

Create printable monthly rent receipts for your HRA claim in a minute — with the amount in words.

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How to use

  1. Fill in the names, address, rent and starting month.
  2. Choose how many months — one receipt is generated per month.
  3. Tap Print / Save as PDF, get the landlord's signature (or a revenue stamp where required), and submit to HR.

What a valid rent receipt needs

Calculate the exemption you'll get with the HRA calculator. Receipts are generated in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

What a valid rent receipt must contain

Step-by-step: claiming HRA with these receipts

  1. Generate one receipt per month (or one per quarter, which most employers accept) for the financial year.
  2. Add your landlord's PAN if rent is above ₹1 lakh a year; if the landlord has no PAN, a signed declaration is needed.
  3. Submit the receipts to HR before the investment-proof deadline (usually January–February) along with the rent agreement.
  4. Check the exemption amount with the HRA Calculator — it is the least of actual HRA, rent minus 10% of basic, and 50% of basic (metro) or 40% (non-metro).
  5. Keep the receipts and bank transfer records for 6 years in case of a notice.

Rent receipt + HRA examples

SituationWorkingAnswer
Rent ₹15,000 a month, Bengaluru (non-metro for HRA), basic ₹40,000, HRA ₹16,000least of 16,000; 15,000 − 4,000 = 11,000; 40% × 40,000 = 16,000exemption ₹11,000 a month
Rent ₹25,000, Mumbai, basic ₹60,000, HRA ₹30,000least of 30,000; 19,000; 30,000exemption ₹19,000 a month
Rent paid to parents, ₹12,000allowed if parents own the house and declare the rent as incomeexemption as per formula

Tips and common mistakes

Sources & last reviewed

HRA documentation rules: a revenue stamp is customary on cash receipts above ₹5,000; the landlord's PAN is required when annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh (CBDT Circular 8/2013); exemption computed under Section 10(13A) and Rule 2A.

Official sources: Income Tax Department

Last reviewed: 17 October 2026. Rules and rates change — if you spot something outdated, tell us and we will fix it.

Frequently asked questions

Are rent receipts mandatory for HRA?

Employers ask for them when monthly rent is above about ₹3,000. Keep them for the tax department too, along with bank proof of payment.

Do I need a rent agreement as well?

Many employers accept receipts alone for smaller claims, but a registered or notarised agreement strengthens larger claims and is often asked for above ₹8,000–₹10,000 a month.

Is a revenue stamp required?

It is customary on cash receipts above ₹5,000 under the Stamp Act in several states. Digital or bank-transfer receipts usually do not need one.

Can I generate receipts for past months?

Yes — set the starting month to any past month and the number of months you need; one receipt per month is created.

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