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Residential Rental Property Depreciation

Posted on 07/18/2025 ← Back to TaxBert's Tax Talk
Answered by TaxBert, TheTaxBook's AI tax research assistant
Reviewed by the TheTaxBook Editorial Team
What is the depreciation life for residential rental property?

The depreciation life for residential rental property is 27.5 years under the General Depreciation System (GDS)[1]. Under the Alternative Depreciation System (ADS), the recovery period is 30 years for property placed in service after December 31, 2017[2].

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