Property Tax in Turkey: Where, How, and When to Pay
In Turkey, the annual property tax is called Emlak Vergisi. It is paid to the municipality where the property is located, and the tax is calculated based the property's taxable value, determined according to property tax regulations, rather than the market price. According to the GİB, the rate for residential properties is 0.1% (binde 1), and for other buildings, 0.2% (binde 2)is generally applied for ordinary residential properties 0.2% of the property's taxable value
When to pay taxes
Inspectorate (GİB) states that the tax can be paid in two equal installments:
the first in March, April, and May,
the second in November. In practice, the deadlines are May 31 and November 30.Late payments will incur penalties.
Where to pay taxes
Property tax is paid to the municipality of the district where the property is located. For apartment owners in Mezitli and Erdemli, this means payment to the relevant district tax office, not the local tax office. This is confirmed by municipal services and clarifications that Emlak Vergisi payments are made through municipal channels.
How can I pay?
There are usually three main ways:
- in person at the municipality;
- online via e-belediye / online ödeme of a specific municipality;
- In some cases, using the municipality's bank details, if the municipality accepts such payments and correctly identifies the payment. Erdemli Belediyesi has sections on its official website called E-Belediye, Online Ödeme , and Borç Sorgulama - Ödeme. Mezitli Belediyesi has an official e-belediye portal and a separate notice about the "Kolay Ödeme Aracı" service for filing applications, assessing charges, and paying debts.
Is it possible to pay online via e-Devlet?
Yes, municipal payments can also be processed through the e-Devlet infrastructure. The official e-Devlet manual for the Borç Ödeme / Tahakkuk Bilgileri Sorgulama states that for the "Borç Ödeme" service, you can enter the TC Kimlik Numarası or Sicil Numarası of the person whose debt needs to be paid and make the payment. The manual also explicitly states that logging in to the system is not required for the "Borç Ödeme" service if the payment is to be made to the municipality.
Where to pay if the property is located in Mezitli
For properties in the Mezitli please contact the Mezitli Belediyesi. The official contact page lists the address:
Atatürk Mah. Sanayi Cad. No: 24, Mezitli / Mersin.
The phone number is 444 21 99.The official website also features an e-belediye portal for payments, and the municipality's publication specifically mentions the "Kolay Ödeme Aracı" service for applications, charges, and payments.
If you need contact specifically regarding property matters, the Mezitli Belediyesi website lists the Emlak ve İstimlak Müdürlüğü and the telephone number 444 21 99 / 1283.
Where to pay if the property is located in Erdemli
For properties in the Erdemli you must pay at the Erdemli Belediyesi. The official address of the municipality is:
Merkez Mahallesi Hal Caddesi No: 18, 33730 Erdemli / Mersin.
Telephone: 444 5 609.The official website has sections called E-Belediye, Online Odeme , and Borç Sorgulama - Odeme.
The official banking and account information page of Erdemli Belediyesi also publishes the municipality's bank accounts and the same postal address.
Addresses of municipalities
Mezitli Belediyesi
Atatürk Mah. Sanayi Cad. No:24, Mezitli / Mersin
Tel: 444 21 99
Erdemli Belediyesi
Merkez Mahallesi Hal Caddesi No:18, 33730 Erdemli / Mersin
Tel: 444 5 609
Who can pay the tax for the owner?
can practically pay the tax on behalf of the owner Another person —for example, a relative, tenant, agency employee, accountant, lawyer, or trusted person—if they have the necessary data to search for the accrual: TC Kimlik Numarası, Yabancı Kimlik Numarası / Vergi No , or Sicil Numarası, depending on the payment channel. This is clearly stated in the official e-Devlet manual, which states that the "Borç Ödeme" service can be used to pay the debt of the person whose identification data or sicil is provided during the search. Sicil, TC Kimlik ya da Vergi No.
It's important to distinguish between payment and changing property data. Payments can be made by someone else, but applications, information corrections, benefits, ownership changes, and disputes are usually handled more safely by the owner themselves or through an authorized representative. This is a practical conclusion from the way municipal services operate and the identification requirements.
What is useful to prepare before payment?
are sufficient
a taxpayer identification number (TIN) or foreign national identification number (FIN),
or tax identification number (SIC) municipal
. Using e-belediye and municipal services, you can often first apply for a tax assessment and then pay the assessment.
Short
The annual property tax in Turkey is paid to the district municipality in the area where the property is located, usually in two installments—by May 31 and November 30.For properties in Mezitli payment must be made to the Mezitli Belediyesi, and for properties in Erdemli , to the Erdemli Belediyesi. Payment can be made in person, through the municipal online service, and in many cases, on behalf of the owner—if the payer has the necessary identification information to search for the assessment.
