Salaried employees in India need a proper rent receipt for HRA tax exemption every financial year. Employers often ask for monthly or quarterly receipts with landlord PAN when annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh. Pitara's free rent receipt generator India creates a printable PDF in your browser — no upload, no signup — with amount in words, payment mode and optional GST note for commercial rent.
HRA rent receipt rules (FY 2025-26)
- Landlord PAN is typically required if annual rent paid exceeds ₹1,00,000
- Receipt should show tenant name, landlord name, property address, rent amount and period
- Residential rent is usually exempt from GST; commercial rent may attract GST
- Some states expect a revenue stamp on cash receipts — check local rules
How to generate a rent receipt PDF
- Open the Rent Receipt Generator.
- Fill landlord and tenant details, including landlord PAN if required.
- Enter monthly rent, rent period (e.g. April 2026) and payment mode.
- Toggle revenue stamp disclaimer and GST note if applicable.
- Download the PDF and share with your employer for HRA claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is landlord PAN mandatory for HRA?
If annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, employers usually require landlord PAN on the receipt.
Can I generate rent receipt online free?
Yes — Pitara creates a PDF in your browser with no signup or upload.
Does residential rent need GST on receipt?
Residential rent is usually GST-exempt; commercial rent may need a GST note.
Is revenue stamp required?
Some states require ₹1 revenue stamp on cash receipts — enable the disclaimer in the tool.
Try it free
Use our Rent Receipt Generator tool — runs in your browser, no upload required.
Open Rent Receipt Generator