The parking fee is calculated by multiplying the unit fee, found using the formula (A + B) × 20 × Y, by the number of unprovided parking spaces. Below, we have processed the same formula step-by-step numerically in four different scenarios (fully insufficient parking, partial provision, urban transformation, and small plot discount); there is also an installment example at the end.

It is best to understand how the parking fee is calculated through concrete examples. In this article, we have taken the formula in Article 12 of the Parking Regulation as a basis and provided four separate calculation examples for different situations. Our aim is to enable a property owner or contractor at the licensing stage to provide a methodological answer to the question “what would the fee be approximately in my situation?”.

First, let’s recall the formula: (A + B) × 20 × Y

According to Article 12 of the Regulation, the unit parking fee for a parking space is found as follows:

A – Land share: The unit value (TL/m²), found by dividing the real estate tax value of the land designated for the regional parking area by the floor area determined in the plan.

B – Construction share: The unit fee (TL/m²) corresponding to parking in the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change’s building approximate unit costs communiqué for the license year.

20 – Unit parking area: At least 20 m² for one vehicle, including maneuvering.

Y – Region group rate: This is the rate determined by the municipal council; it can be up to 100% in central/valuable regions, and can go down to 60% in surrounding regions.

This formula gives the cost of a single parking space. For the total amount to be paid, we multiply the unit cost by the number of unmet (missing) parking spaces on the plot.

Values in examples are representative In all the examples below, to keep the calculation simple, we used representative unit values such as A = 4,000 TL/m² and B = 8,000 TL/m². Accordingly, the full (Y=100%) unit cost of a parking space is as follows: (4,000 + 8,000) × 20 × 1.00 = 240,000 TL. Actual figures vary according to the municipal council decision and the Ministry’s communiqué for the relevant year; therefore, the examples are to demonstrate the method, not definitive amounts.

Example 1 — Entire Parking Missing (Central Region, Y = 100%)

Scenario

A small apartment project in a central region. According to Annex-1 and the municipal decision, the building requires 6 parking spaces. However, the plot has a narrow frontage, and according to the technical report, parking cannot be constructed on the plot (Article 4/1-e). Thus, all 6 spaces are missing. Since the region is central, the group rate is Y = 100%.

Step-by-step calculation

Unit cost = (A + B) × 20 × Y = (4,000 + 8,000) × 20 × 1.00

Unit cost = 12,000 × 20 × 1.00 = 240,000 TL / parking space

Number of missing spaces = 6

Total cost = 240,000 × 6 = 1,440,000 TL

This amount is accrued such that 25% is paid upfront with the license (360,000 TL), and the remaining 75% (1,080,000 TL) is paid in installments before the occupancy permit (we have also processed an installment example below).

Example 2 — Part of the Parking is Provided on the Plot (Intermediate Zone, Y = 80%)

Scenario

This time, in an intermediate zone, there is a building requiring 10 parking spaces. 6 parking spaces can be built in the basement; thus, 4 spaces are missing. The zone group ratio is Y = 80%.

Step-by-step calculation

Unit cost = (4,000 + 8,000) × 20 × 0.80 = 12,000 × 20 × 0.80

Unit cost = 240,000 × 0.80 = 192,000 TL / parking space

The cost is paid only for the 4 missing spaces (there is no cost for the 6 spaces provided on the plot).

Total cost = 192,000 × 4 = 768,000 TL

This example illustrates two important points: (1) no fee is paid for parking spaces provided on the plot; (2) a building of the same size pays a lower fee as the zone group ratio decreases (e.g., 80% instead of 100%).

Example 3 — Urban Transformation / Risky Building (Article 10, 25% Upfront Payment)

Scenario

A new building is being constructed on a plot of 480 m² (≤ 500 m²), which was demolished after being identified as a risky structure. The parking requirement cannot be met either within the plot or through adjacent/island solutions (Article 4/1-e and 4/1-f-1,2). 8 parking spaces are missing and the area is a regional center (Y = 100%).

Step-by-step calculation

Unit cost = (4.000 + 8.000) × 20 × 1.00 = 240.000 TL / space

Calculated total cost = 240.000 × 8 = 1.920.000 TL

Portion to be paid upon application as per Article 10 = 25% → 1.920.000 × 0.25 = 480.000 TL

Remaining 75% = 1.440.000 TL, to be paid after the regional parking lot is constructed by the administration.

The critical difference is this: for this plot within the scope of risky structures, the property owner pays only 25% of the fee, not the full amount, during the license application phase and obtains their license. Furthermore, if the regional parking lot is not yet ready, the occupancy permit can be issued with a temporary solution (such as on-street/pocket parking) without the distance requirement being sought.

Example 4 — Discount on Small Plots (Article 8/2, Up to 50% Reduction)

Scenario

A small residential plot with an area of 240 m² (< 250 m²). As a rule, 6 parking spaces are required, and at least half (3 spaces) of these can be met on the plot. In this case, Article 8/2 allows for the residential minimum parking requirement to be reduced by up to 50% (this is a discretionary power and must be applied by the administration).

Impact of the discount on the fee

Undiscounted situation: 6 required − 3 on plot = 3 short → 240,000 × 3 = 720,000 TL fee would arise.

Discounted situation: the minimum requirement is reduced by 50% to 3 spaces; since all 3 of these spaces are met on the plot, no spaces remain short.

Result: parking fee to be paid = 0 TL (if discount is applied).

This example shows that correct application and technical evaluation can entirely eliminate a six-figure fee for small plots. Since the discount is not automatic, it is important to document the conditions (facade/area measurements and meeting half of the requirement on the plot) during the licensing phase.

Installment Example: 25% Down Payment + 75% in 6 Installments Over 36 Months

The amount of 1,440,000 TL from Example 1 is divided as follows according to the payment structure in Article 12/9:

Down Payment (at licensing, in cash): %25 → 1,440,000 × 0.25 = 360,000 TL

Remaining (before occupancy permit): %75 → 1,080,000 TL, in a maximum of 6 equal installments over 36 months

Approximate installment amount: 1.080.000 ÷ 6 = 180.000 TL (installments after the first one increase annually at the revaluation rate)

A letter of undertaking is obtained for the portion other than the down payment, and a building occupancy permit (iskan) is not issued until 75% of the amount is fully paid. Due to the revaluation increase, subsequent installments may slightly exceed 180,000 TL.

Most Common Errors in Calculations

Requesting payment for already provided spaces: The fee is only for missing spaces; parking spaces already provided on the parcel should not be included in the calculation.

Incorrect land share (A): As stated in the Court of Accounts findings, A should be calculated based on the value of the land belonging to the regional parking facility, not the licensed building.

Erroneous group rate (Y): Applying a higher rate than determined in the council decision for the parcel’s location inflates the cost.

Incorrect rounding of fractional numbers: The number of parking spaces is rounded up to the nearest whole number (5.3 → 6); however, this does not justify an incorrect calculation of the unit price.

Outdated B value: The building share should be taken according to the Ministry’s communiqué for the license year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which formula is used in the calculation of the parking fee?

The unit parking fee is calculated using the formula (A + B) × 20 × Y. A represents the land share (the real estate tax value of the regional parking lot’s land divided by the floor area), B represents the construction share (Ministry’s approximate unit construction cost communiqué), 20 represents the unit parking area including maneuver (m²), and Y represents the region group rate (%60–%100) determined by the municipal council. The total amount to be paid is the unit fee multiplied by the number of unmet (missing) parking spaces.

Do I also pay a fee for parking spaces provided on the plot?

No. The parking fee is only paid for unmet (missing) parking spaces on the plot or within the building. For example, if 10 spaces are required and 6 are provided in the basement, the fee is calculated only for the missing 4 spaces.

Are the A, B, and Y values in the examples real amounts?

No. The A, B, and Y values in this text are merely illustrative figures chosen to demonstrate the method. The actual A value changes according to the annually updated real estate tax value, the B value according to the Ministry’s communiqué for the relevant year, and the Y rate according to the municipal council’s decision. For the exact amount, the municipality’s current parking fee schedule must be taken as a basis.

How is the parking fee calculated in urban transformation (risky building)?

The fee itself is calculated using the same formula. The difference lies in the payment structure: for parcels of 500 m² and smaller (Article 10) demolished due to being identified as risky structures, only 25% of the calculated fee is paid during the license application; the remaining 75% is collected after the regional parking lot is built by the administration. Occupancy permits for these structures can be granted as a temporary solution without a distance requirement.

What happens if the number of parking spaces is a fraction?

According to Article 8 of the Regulation, if the calculated number of parking spaces is a fraction, it is rounded up to the next whole number. For example, a calculation resulting in 5.3 is applied as 6 parking spaces.

Why is Expert Legal Support Necessary?

The calculation of the parking fee requires the accurate determination of land share, current construction unit cost, correct group ratio, and the number of missing spaces, all together. As seen in the examples above, an error in a single item (incorrect Y ratio, inclusion of already provided spaces, omission of the risky structure 25% rule) can lead to six-figure differences. Therefore, it is of great importance to have the accrual audited by an independent calculation.

2M Law Office; provides end-to-end legal support to building owners, contractors, and condominium owners in disputes regarding parking fees, zoning, and condominium ownership. As an Istanbul condominium law lawyer, Tuzla condominium lawyer, Istanbul urban transformation lawyer, Tuzla real estate lawyer, and Istanbul zoning law lawyer; we provide services in supervising the accrual of parking fees at the licensing stage, correcting erroneous calculations, and managing administrative application/litigation processes.

Our office also stands by condominium owners and building owners in management plan, common area, and parking allocation disputes within the scope of site and apartment consultancy; and as a parking fee lawyer in objections and refund requests regarding municipal accruals. Our service network covers the Anatolian Side of Istanbul, especially Tuzla, Pendik, Kartal, Maltepe, and the Gebze / Kocaeli line.

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