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Free Rent Receipt Generator for HRA Tax Claim

Generate 1 month or a full 12-month set in one go. Includes landlord PAN block (required for rent above ₹1 lakh/year), revenue stamp space, signature line. Print-ready PDF. Free, no signup.

Receipts to generate
Tenant (you)
Landlord
Rent & period

Why you need rent receipts for HRA

HRA (House Rent Allowance) exemption under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act lets salaried employees claim up to a sizeable chunk of their rent paid as tax-free. To claim this, you must submit rent receipts to your employer during tax proof submission (usually Jan–Feb each financial year) or during ITR filing.

What a valid HRA rent receipt must contain

Tenant name, landlord name, landlord's PAN (if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000), rented property address, rent amount in figures and words, period of rent (month/year), payment mode, landlord's signature, and a ₹1 revenue stamp (physical) if monthly rent exceeds ₹5,000. This generator includes all of these.

Landlord PAN rule

If your total annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000 (₹8,333/month average), the Income Tax Department requires the landlord's PAN on the rent receipts. If the landlord refuses, you must submit Form 60 declaration with your HRA claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this receipt accepted by all employers for HRA proof?

Yes. The format follows the standard Income Tax requirement for HRA claim under Section 10(13A). Includes PAN block, revenue stamp space, signature, and period details.

When is landlord PAN mandatory?

If your annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000. Below that, PAN is not required but it's good practice to include it.

Do I need a revenue stamp?

Required on receipts where monthly rent exceeds ₹5,000. The generator reserves space for the ₹1 revenue stamp — affix it physically before landlord signs.

Can I generate 12 receipts at once?

Yes — select 'Full Year (12 receipts)' mode. One receipt per month, each with the correct month name.

Can I use this if I pay rent to a family member?

Yes, but the landlord (family member) must declare the rent as income in their ITR. Also keep bank transfer proof — cash rent to parents is often questioned in scrutiny.