Taxes and running costs for property owners in Turkey

What it costs to own a flat in Turkey: property tax, aidat, utilities and tax on sale.

Updated 10/14/2026 · 4 min read

In short

Property tax is small: 0.1–0.2% of the cadastral value a year, usually under €100 for a resort flat.
Aidat — the complex maintenance fee — runs €10 to €100+ a month depending on facilities.
Selling within 5 years triggers tax on the gain; after 5 years it doesn't.
Utilities are metered, plus a small refuse fee.

Costs on top of the price

Property tax (Emlak vergisi)

a year of cadastral value, paid twice yearly

0.1–0.2%

Aidat

pools, security, cleaning, gardens

€10–100+ a month

Refuse fee

€10–40 a year

DASK insurance

≈ $30–100 a year

Selling within 5 years of purchase means income tax on the gain at progressive rates. After 5 years of ownership individuals are exempt.

Who sets the aidat?+

The owners' meeting. Ask for last year's aidat before buying.

Taxes and costs · Turkey

This guide is for information only and is not legal advice. Rates and rules change — confirm them with a lawyer before you buy.