Published on July 05, 2026 • Last updated July 05, 2026
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is an amount paid by employers to employees as part of their salaries to meet the cost of rented accommodation.
HRA is a component of salary that helps employees residing in rented homes claim tax exemptions. The exempt HRA amount is deducted from gross salary, reducing overall taxable income. HRA tax exemptions are subject to specific conditions based on rent paid, salary structure, and residential city type.
No, HRA exemption can only be claimed if you reside in rented accommodation and incur actual rent expenses.
Yes, if the annual rent paid exceeds ₹1,00,000, it is mandatory to provide the landlord's PAN to the employer to claim tax exemption.
Yes. If you pay rent for a house in one city and pay home loan EMIs for a house you own in another city (due to employment location), you can claim both HRA exemption and home loan interest/principal tax benefits.
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