Property tax in Türkiye is calculated based on the official assessed value of real estate. The values determined by the Valuation Commissions in 2025 will directly affect not only your property tax obligations but also many other financial liabilities between 2026 and 2029.
The Chain Effect of Increased Property Values
A significant increase in the assessed value of your property can lead to much higher costs in several areas, including:
- Property Tax
- Title Deed Transfer Fees
- Valuable Housing Tax
- Inheritance and Gift Tax
- Capital Gains and Income Tax calculations
Your Legal Right to Challenge Excessive Valuations
According to the decisions of the Council of State and the Constitutional Court, property valuations must comply with fundamental legal principles.
Requirement for Objective Evidence
Valuations should be based on actual market data and comparable property sales rather than arbitrary or unsupported assessments.
Principle of Proportionality
The determined value must be reasonable and proportionate to the property’s actual market value.
Independent Expert Examination
During the legal process, court-appointed experts play a crucial role in determining whether the valuation accurately reflects the property’s true worth.
How Can You Object?
Property owners who believe that the assessed value is unfair may file a legal challenge.
- Competent Court: Tax Court in the province where the property is located
- Defendant: The relevant Municipality
- Legal Impact: A court decision in favor of one taxpayer may also benefit other properties located on the same street or within the same area.
Important Deadline
Legal action must be filed within 30 days from the official announcement date.
For the 2025 valuation period, due to the judicial recess, the final deadline is September 8.
Missing this deadline may result in paying unnecessarily high taxes for years to come.
How Can We Help?
Our legal team provides comprehensive support to protect your property rights.
- We conduct a detailed legal and technical review of the assessed property value.
- We prepare strong legal petitions supported by established court precedents.
- We closely monitor the expert examination process to maximize the chances of a favorable outcome.
Do not risk unnecessary financial losses or excessive tax burdens. Contact our team today and let us help you protect your rights with professional legal guidance.