Check if you need to tell HMRC about your rental income
Check if you need to declare income from renting out land or property, for short or long periods of time, including those advertised online.
If you receive income from renting out land or property, you may need to tell HMRC even if you do not need to pay tax on it. This includes renting out land or property through an:
- online marketplace
- estate agent
- advert in the newspaper
Who can use this tool
You can use this tool to check if you need to tell us about income you receive from renting out:
- a room in your main home, including as a bed and breakfast
- your main home
- a property that is not your main home
- land, for example your driveway
You can also use this tool to check if you need to tell HMRC about income you get from from selling goods, personal possessions or providing a service.
This tool cannot be used if you use the special furnished holiday lettings rules on this income.
Before you start
You’ll need some information on your rental income. This could include:
- how much you received, or expect to receive during the tax year
- if you share this income with someone else
- if you receive other income from renting out other land or property
We’ll use this information to work out if you need to tell us about this income.