Rent receipt generator

How to make a rent receipt in four steps

1. Write the landlord name and the tenant name.
2. Type the monthly rent and the month it covers.
3. Add the property address and the payment method.
4. Let the landlord sign on the screen and download it.

Make one receipt per month. Twelve receipts cover a full year of rent.

What a rent receipt says

Rent receipt example

Receipt 0011. Received by Suresh Iyer from Ananya Rao on 5 November 2026 in Bengaluru.

Rent receipts for HRA

Salaried tenants in India often submit rent receipts to claim HRA. The employer collects them during the tax year.

Your employer may ask for the landlord's PAN. Ask your payroll team which months and details they need.

Common mistakes

• No period on the receipt. Write the exact month paid.
• Missing address. The receipt should name the rented home.
• Amount different from the agreement. Use the rent in the lease.
• No signature. Ask the landlord to sign each month.

Monthly or yearly receipts

A receipt per month is the clearest record. Each one matches a single rent payment.

Some employers accept one receipt for several months. Write the full period and the total. For example April 2026 to March 2027.

Keep a copy of every receipt. The PDF stays on your device after the download.

Rent receipts in other countries

Landlords in Nigeria, Kenya and the Philippines also issue monthly rent receipts. Pick NGN, KES or PHP in the currency list.

In the United Kingdom a rent book or receipt helps both sides. The steps on this page work the same.

Let the reminder go out on its own

Landlords with several tenants use Makatea. Makatea sends the WhatsApp reminder before rent is due and records each payment when it arrives. Try it free for 14 days, no card needed.