Free tool for Kenya
See the tax on the rent you get.
Type your monthly rent. We show the tax and what you keep. The date of the rate is shown under the answer.
Your answer
Example numbers. Change the boxes to use yours.
You pay about Ksh 3,750 in tax each month.
- Rent left after tax
- Ksh 46,250
How we worked this out
Here are the steps, one by one.
Step 1
You told us:
Rent you get each month KES 50,000
Step 2
Tax: 3,750
The tax is a share of the rent you get. No costs are taken off.
Step 3
Your answer:
You pay about Ksh 3,750 in tax each month.
Rates as of 11 November 2026
Check the current rates with KRA, NSSF and SHA before you rely on this. It is a guide, not tax advice. This is for homes you rent out, as a resident landlord. It works only if your rent for the whole year is inside the range KRA sets, so ask KRA for the range. The tax is final, and you cannot take costs off.
This tool is for a resident landlord. It takes a share of the rent you collect, with no costs taken off.
Questions
Who is this for in Kenya?
A resident landlord who collects rent from homes. Other cases may follow different rules, so ask KRA or your accountant.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is a guide. Check the current rates with KRA, NSSF and SHA before you rely on a result.
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