The dates during the year
| What | When | If you miss it |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax first installment | During March, April and May | A late payment surcharge accrues |
| Property tax second installment | During November | A late payment surcharge accrues |
| DASK | Every year; discounted if you renew within 30 days after it expires | The home is left without cover; title deed transactions and utility account openings cannot be carried out |
| Home insurance (optional) | Every year, before the policy's expiration date | The home and its contents are left without cover |
| Building dues | Mostly every month | Late payment compensation of 5 percent a month |
| Bills and subscriptions | By the due date on the bill | A late fee; if the debt builds up, the service can be cut off |
If you do not live in the home
The dates of a home that is rented out or standing empty are the easiest to miss, because bills and notices go to that address. Property tax and DASK are the owner's responsibility no matter who lives in the home. The unit owner is also liable for unpaid dues; the tenant's liability is limited to the rent they pay.
If you live abroad, keeping the tax and insurance dates in your own calendar is safer than leaving them to a relative in Turkey: property tax can be paid on most municipalities' websites, and DASK can usually be renewed through your insurer's website or your bank's online banking.
If you have more than one property
Property tax is paid separately for each property to its own municipality; the DASK policy is also separate for each home, and each one has a different expiration date. The more properties you have, the harder it is to keep these dates in mind; gathering each property's dates in its own record makes it easier.
Vehicle dates
If you also have a vehicle, see the yearly deadlines for vehicle owners for inspection, MTV and insurance dates.
This page is for information only. For current and binding information, check the official sources.