Housing Levy calculator
The Affordable Housing Levy comes out of every salary. Your employer pays the same amount on top.
Enter your gross salary to see your deduction, your employer's share and the total sent each month.
How it's calculated
- The employee pays 1.5% of gross monthly salary.
- The employer pays another 1.5% and sends both within nine working days after the end of the month.
- The levy you pay is deductible when your PAYE is worked out.
An example
On KSh 80,000 a month you pay KSh 1,200, your employer pays KSh 1,200 and KSh 2,400 goes to the levy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Housing Levy taken before tax?
Yes. KRA lists the levy deducted under the Affordable Housing Act as an allowable deduction for PAYE.
Is there a cap?
No cap appears in the rate KRA publishes: it is 1.5% of gross monthly salary.
Who pays the employer share?
Your employer pays it on top of your salary. KRA sets the levy at 1.5% for each employee and 1.5% for the employer.
Key terms
- Gross monthly salary
- Your pay for the month before any deduction.
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