Rent Receipt Generator

⚡ In shortGenerate a clean, professional rent receipt in seconds to support your HRA claim — free, no signup, downloadable as a document you can print and get signed. Enter your name, your landlord's name, the rent amount, the property address and the period. Download the receipt, print it, and have your landlord sign it. For cash payments above Rs 5,000, affix a Re 1 revenue stamp. If your annual rent exceeds Rs 1,00,000, your landlord's PAN is required for the HRA claim.

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How it is calculated

Enter your name, your landlord's name, the rent amount, the property address and the period. Download the receipt, print it, and have your landlord sign it. For cash payments above Rs 5,000, affix a Re 1 revenue stamp. If your annual rent exceeds Rs 1,00,000, your landlord's PAN is required for the HRA claim.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need rent receipts to claim HRA?

Yes — employers require rent receipts as proof to allow the HRA exemption. For annual rent above Rs 1,00,000 you also need the landlord's PAN.

Is a revenue stamp mandatory on a rent receipt?

A Re 1 revenue stamp is required on receipts for cash payments above Rs 5,000. Payments by bank transfer or cheque generally do not need a stamp.

Can I claim HRA if I pay rent to my parents?

Yes, if the arrangement is genuine — you actually pay rent, your parents own the property and they declare the rent as income. Keep proper receipts and bank proof.

Related reading

India Law Simplified is an AI-assisted tool, not a substitute for a licensed CA or advocate. Tax rules and limits change with each Finance Act — verify before relying on any figure.