HRA Exemption Calculator
Work out how much of your House Rent Allowance is tax-exempt based on your salary, rent and city.
- Free
- No signup
- Private: runs in your browser
- Works on mobile
Results are estimates for information only and are not financial, tax or legal advice. Rates and rules change, so confirm with the official source or a qualified professional.
HRA Exemption Calculator tool
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Example
With the default values shown in the tool, the results look like this:
- HRA exemption (old regime)
- ₹1,56,000
- Taxable HRA
- ₹84,000
- Actual HRA received
- ₹2,40,000
- Rent paid minus 10% of basic
- ₹1,56,000
- Percentage of basic
- ₹3,00,000
How to use HRA Exemption Calculator
- Enter your values in the fields above.
- The result updates instantly as you type or change an option.
- Copy the result or note it down. Nothing is saved on our servers.
Why use DocConvertPRO?
- Free to use with no signup or watermark.
- Everything runs in your browser. Your input is not uploaded.
- Works on phones, tablets and computers.
- Made for Indian users: rupees, lakh/crore formats and local use cases.
About this tool
The exemption is the least of: actual HRA received; rent paid minus 10% of basic salary (plus DA); and 50% (metro) or 40% (non-metro) of basic salary.
HRA exemption is available only if you choose the old tax regime.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need rent receipts?
Yes, keep rent receipts and landlord PAN if rent is above ₹1 lakh a year.
Which cities count as metro?
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai for HRA purposes.
Can I claim HRA in the new regime?
No.