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Rent Receipt Generator

12 monthly rent receipts for HRA exemption. Accepted by employers (Form 12BB), the IT department (ITR), and lenders. ₹49 for 12 — or ₹7 per single receipt.

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What this generates

  • 12 monthly HRA rent receipts in one PDF
  • Tenant + landlord + property fields per receipt
  • Section 10(13A) read with Rule 26C compliance
  • Landlord PAN field (mandatory when annual rent > ₹1 lakh)
  • Revenue stamp + signature space for cash receipts > ₹5,000
  • Optional employer letterhead upload + digital stamp

Primary sources

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For rent you've actually paid. The I-T Department's HRA detection program (CBDT Notification, AI-driven matching against landlord PAN) actively catches fabricated claims — this generator is for documenting real rent.

HRA thresholds at a glance — FY 2026-27

≤ ₹3,000 /month
No rent receipt required (CBDT exemption)
> ₹1,00,000 /year
Landlord PAN required on Form 12BB. No-PAN guide
> ₹50,000 /month
Tenant deducts 5% TDS u/s 194-IB before paying rent

Compute the exact HRA exemption these receipts will support — under FY 2026-27 Rule 279 (8 metros at 50%) — with the Tax Optimization Calculator.

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What you get with the paid version

12-month rent receipt sequence with no date gaps
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No signup, no email, no personal data collected
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Step-by-step

How to Generate a Rent Receipt for HRA Exemption

Enter the landlord and tenant blocks, set the monthly rent and rental period, pick the payment method, and generate a single PDF that bundles 1, 3, 6, or 12 monthly receipts — all calculated to meet HRA exemption rules under Section 10(13A) of the Income-tax Act 1961.

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    Enter the landlord block

    Landlord name, full property address, and PAN. PAN is mandatory whenever annual rent exceeds Rs 1,00,000 — without it, the employer cannot allow HRA exemption per CBDT Circular 8/2013. The form validates PAN format on blur and reformats to uppercase.

  2. 02

    Enter the tenant block

    Tenant name and PAN. Tenant PAN is optional but recommended for the audit trail when the employer asks for receipts during ITR proofs collection. Both PAN fields use the standard AAAAA9999A format.

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    Set the monthly rent and rental period

    Rent amount per month, start month, and bundle size (1, 3, 6, or 12 months). One row generates the full bundle as a single PDF. The bundle size matches the HR proofs cycle most employers run quarterly or semi-annually.

  4. 04

    Pick the payment method and revenue-stamp requirement

    Cash, cheque, NEFT, UPI, or other. For cash payments above Rs 5,000 per receipt, the Indian Stamp Act 1899 requires a revenue stamp affixed and signed across by the landlord. The generator surfaces a revenue-stamp note where applicable.

  5. 05

    Review the receipt preview

    The right rail shows a live preview of the next-to-generate receipt. Confirm landlord PAN, rent amount, and the rental month read correctly. The receipt format follows the convention employers accept under the income-tax exemption rules.

  6. 06

    Generate and download the PDF bundle

    The PDF builds in your browser, no data reaches a server. The bundled PDF carries every monthly receipt in sequence with the same landlord and tenant blocks. Submit it to the employer alongside the HRA exemption declaration in the proofs window.

Updated 2026-05-28

Related guides

Income Tax Calculator FY 2026-27 →

Compute the exact HRA exemption these receipts will support under the new 8-city Rule 279. Old vs New regime side-by-side.

How to Calculate HRA Exemption →

The three-part formula under Section 10(13A) + Rule 279, worked examples for Bengaluru and Mumbai under FY 2026-27.

14-Field Rent Receipt Checklist →

Every field a Section 10(13A) receipt must contain to survive HR / employer / CBDT scrutiny. Revenue stamp rules.

Form 12BB — Complete Guide →

The investment declaration form your employer needs by January. HRA section, landlord PAN, deadline, common errors.

HRA Without Landlord PAN →

When PAN is mandatory (annual rent above Rs. 1L), what to do if the landlord refuses, and the declaration substitute.

Merge PDFs ↗

Combine 12 months of rent receipts into one file for your landlord or ITR records.

Protect PDF ↗

Password-protect rent receipts before sharing. Keeps your PAN and address private.

FAQ

Rent receipt — common questions

Are these rent receipts accepted for HRA exemption under Section 10(13A)?
Yes. Receipts include every field prescribed by Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and Rule 26C: receipt number, date, tenant name, landlord name, amount in figures and in words, exact rental period, full property address, payment mode, and landlord signature placeholder. For annual rent above Rs. 1,00,000, the form requires landlord PAN per Form 12BB requirements.
Do I need landlord PAN on the receipt?
PAN is mandatory if your annual rent exceeds Rs. 1,00,000 under Rule 26C. Below that threshold, PAN is optional but recommended for audit defence. If the landlord refuses to provide PAN, you must submit a written declaration from the landlord stating PAN is not held. The declaration is a documented record but not a substitute for PAN. See our Section 10(13A) rent-receipt checklist for the full field list.
Can I generate all 12 months of the financial year in one go?
Yes. The 12-receipt bundle is ₹49 vs ₹7 per single receipt. All twelve receipts download as a ZIP, each as an individual PDF. This is the format Form 12BB upload portals expect for monthly submissions.
Do I need to add a revenue stamp?
Yes for cash payments above Rs. 5,000 per receipt, under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. The receipt has a placeholder for a Re. 1 revenue stamp; affix the stamp before getting the landlord's signature across it. Digital payments (UPI, NEFT, IMPS, cards) are exempt — the UTR on the corresponding payment receipt provides the audit trail instead.
Will my data be stored or sold?
No. The site processes everything in your browser using JavaScript. No email or phone is required, no cookies track you, and no input data ever leaves your device. You can verify this via your browser DevTools Network tab — no PII is uploaded.
Is HRA exemption available under the New Tax Regime?
No. HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is available only under the Old Tax Regime. Under the New Regime (default since FY 2024-25), HRA is part of taxable salary. If you opt for the Old Regime via Form 10-IEA, HRA exemption applies. For the comparison, see our income tax slabs FY 2026-27 article.

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References

After you generate

  • 12-receipt PDF downloads directly — no server copy
  • Reuse landlord profile from your device next financial year
  • For Form 12BB submission to HR, see the Form 12BB pillar guide

First-timer questions

  • When is landlord PAN required?

    When annual rent paid > ₹1 lakh. Below that a landlord declaration suffices. Our form prompts for PAN at that threshold.

  • Do I need a revenue stamp?

    For cash receipts > ₹5,000 per the Indian Stamp Act. Card / bank-transfer receipts do not need a revenue stamp.

  • Can I claim HRA without producing receipts?

    Per Rule 26C employers must collect receipts. The IT department can demand them during assessment. Keep the PDFs for at least 6 years.

  • What if I missed the Form 12BB deadline?

    You can still claim HRA exemption directly in your ITR (subject to the figures matching your bank credits). See the "Rent receipt for ITR" pillar guide.

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Last reviewed: 23 May 2026