02.09.2025 14:22
The expectation of a significant increase in property taxes, which will come into effect in 2026, has sparked public debate. In major cities, property taxes are projected to rise by 10-15 times, while in Başakşehir, a 5000% increase is anticipated. Mustafa Demir from the AK Party stated that President Erdoğan has given instructions, emphasizing, "We will not allow citizens to suffer due to unrealistic market values."
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Real estate appraisal values and tax increases that directly concern millions of citizens have started to become clear. The new unit values that will be valid in the 2026-2029 period contain increases that are well above expectations, especially in metropolitan areas and tourism regions. In certain areas of Istanbul, the appraisal values and property taxes are expected to increase by an average of 10-15 times, while in some areas of Başakşehir, the increase may reach 5000%.
"WE WILL NOT ALLOW IT"
Following this regulation, which has drawn public reaction, AK Party Deputy Chairman and Local Governments President Mustafa Demir made a written statement. Demir emphasized that citizens would not be allowed to be victimized by the property taxes to be implemented in 2026.
ERDOĞAN GAVE INSTRUCTIONS
Demir stated that the process is being closely monitored with the instruction of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and used the following expressions:
"We are well aware of the concerns of our nation regarding the controversial increases in the land appraisal values that are the basis for property taxes, which have recently come to the public's agenda but which we have been closely following for a long time. We will never allow our citizens to suffer due to appraisal value increases that do not reflect real market conditions in the property taxes to be implemented in 2026. Under the instructions of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we are closely monitoring this process in detail as the Local Governments Presidency. We are meticulously examining the appraisal value determinations made throughout Turkey, the rates of increase, and their reflections on our citizens.
"WE WILL PREVENT VICTIMIZATIONS"
Everyone should know that; under the leadership of our President, we will prevent any potential victimizations that may arise through legal and administrative regulations. Our priority is to protect the rights of our nation, establish justice, and provide services in municipal governance without burdening our citizens. The AK Party's understanding of municipal governance is one that provides relief rather than burdening its citizens. In this matter, we stand by our nation and will absolutely not allow any victimization to occur."
RESPONSE TO PROPERTY TAX CLAIMS FROM DMM
On the other hand, the Presidency's Communication Directorate Disinformation Combat Center had made a statement following claims regarding property taxes.
In a statement made on the official website of the Disinformation Combat Center, it was emphasized that misleading shares regarding 'property taxes' were made to the public.
The statement included the following:
"It has been observed that misleading shares regarding 'property taxes' have been made on some social media accounts. In order to inform the public correctly, it has become necessary to share the following statement: Since 1986, property taxes have been the income of municipalities. No share is taken from these taxes for the general budget.
The changes in property taxes brought to the agenda stem from the value determination processes carried out by the Land Appraisal Commissions established within municipalities.
Property tax is calculated based on the unit values of land per square meter and construction cost values. The unit values of land per square meter are determined by the Land Appraisal Commissions established in municipalities. It is important to announce that the public should not trust the misinformation regarding property taxes."
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