Housing Maintenance Costs in Turkey

Housing Maintenance Costs in Turkey

Housing maintenance costs in Turkey are the expenses an owner pays after purchasing a property.

1. Aidat (Monthly Complex Fee)

In complexes with a pool, elevator, security, sauna, and gym, residents pay a monthly aidat for maintenance.
Approximate costs:

• Basic building: 200–500 TL

• Mid-range complex: 700–1,500 TL

• Premium complex: 2,000–5,000 TL and above

2. Utilities

• Electricity: 1,000–3,000 TL/month

• Water: 100–400 TL/month

• Gas (if available): varies by region and usage.

3. Taxes and Fees

• Annual property tax: 0.1–0.2% of cadastral value.

• Garbage collection tax: 200–300 TL/year.

4. Insurance

• DASK (compulsory earthquake insurance): 300–1,500 TL/year.

• Optional home insurance: 1,000–4,000 TL/year.

5. Unexpected Costs

Facade repairs, elevator replacement, infrastructure upgrades.