Application to pay a debt in instalments (deferral)

If you are struggling to pay an overdue debt to the Municipality, you can ask to pay it in instalments.

Time
You will be informed about your application within 30 days at the latest (Law No. 3071, Art. 7).
Fee
The application is free of charge; deferral interest is charged on the deferred debt.

Who can apply

Debtors who would be put in a very difficult position if the debt had to be paid on its due date or if a seizure were carried out.

Required documents

  • Written request (dilekçe)
  • Security, for debts above the amount laid down in the Law

How it works

  1. Apply through e-Government (e-Devlet) or in writing to the Financial Services Directorate.
  2. The application is assessed by the Mayor’s Office; if it is approved, you are notified of the instalment plan.
  3. If the instalments are not paid on time, the deferral becomes void.

Good to know

  • The deferral period and the conditions for security are laid down in Article 48 of Law No. 6183.
  • A payment order can be challenged before the tax court within 15 days of the date of notification (Art. 58).

Legal basis

  • 6183 sayılı Amme Alacaklarının Tahsil Usulü Hakkında Kanun md. 48, 58