Rent ₹10,000 a month with ₹20,000 deposit: duty about 2% of (annual rent + deposit) — (₹1,20,000 + ₹20,000) × 2% = ₹2,800.
Typical monthly rents
City
1 BHK
2 BHK
Patna
₹6,000 – ₹12,000
₹9,000 – ₹18,000
Gaya
₹4,000 – ₹8,000
₹6,000 – ₹12,000
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
Bihar's formula counts the deposit in stamp duty, so a large deposit increases your cost — keep it modest.
Use e-Nibandhan (enibandhan.bihar.gov.in) for registration and duty calculation.
More Bihar renting questions
Why is stamp duty on rent agreements higher in Bihar?
Because Bihar charges about 2% of annual rent plus the deposit, so a ₹20,000 deposit adds ₹400 to the duty.
Which law covers renting in Bihar?
The Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1982, which governs eviction and rent disputes.
How do I register a lease in Bihar?
Through e-Nibandhan and the local sub-registrar office.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.
Bihar questions
Bihar me stamp duty kitni lagti hai? / What is stamp duty in Bihar?
~2% of (annual rent + deposit). Use the calculator with your rent and deposit for an estimate — then verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
Bihar me registration compulsory hai? / Is registration compulsory in Bihar?
No (11-month); yes above 11 months
Bihar me deposit kitna normal hai? / What deposit is normal in Bihar?
2–3 months. Get refund conditions and timeline in writing — 'will adjust later' is how deposits die.
Also useful
Rent agreement register karna zaroori hai? / Is registration compulsory?
Above 11 months: YES, PAN-India (Registration Act). 11-month: optional in most states (notarized works, registered is stronger) — EXCEPT Maharashtra, where registration is compulsory at ANY term. Rajasthan needs Rent Authority registration instead.
To stay under the 12-month compulsory-registration threshold in most states — saving registration cost and office visits. In Maharashtra this logic fails: registration is still mandatory.
Maharashtra me stamp duty kaise nikalti hai? / How is Maharashtra stamp duty calculated?
Article 36A: 0.25% of (total rent for the term + non-refundable deposit + 10% p.a. interest on refundable deposit) + ₹1,000 urban / ₹500 rural registration (+ e-filing/service charges). Example: ₹15,000 × 11 mo + ₹50,000 deposit ≈ ₹1,700 all-in urban (duty ≈₹400 + registration + charges).
Stamp duty kaun bharta hai? / Who pays stamp duty?
In absence of contrary agreement, the LESSEE (tenant) pays (Sec 29(c) Indian Stamp Act) — but most agreements split or assign it explicitly. Whatever it says in writing wins, so read that clause.
Notary vs registered agreement? / Notarized or registered — which is better?
Registered always wins in court. Notarized 11-month agreements are the common compromise (cheap, fast). For multi-year stays or high deposits, pay for registration.
E-stamp paper kya hai? / What is e-stamp paper?
Electronic stamp duty payment (SHCIL / state portals like Kaveri, IGR) replacing physical stamp paper in most states. Keep the e-stamp certificate with the agreement — it IS the duty proof.