Property Tax 2020 – Assessment Notices Available

The 2020 property tax bills are now available on My Pages á www.hafnarfjordur.is and on www.island.is. The bills show the amounts for property tax, land lease, water, sewerage and refuse collection charges. They also show the property valuation and information about the owners and payers of the charges.

Ten payment dates throughout the year – due 30 days after the payment date.

There are ten instalment dates for property taxes in Hafnarfjörður in 2020. The first instalment is due on 1 February, and thereafter on the first of each month until 1 November. In cases where the total annual property tax amount is kr. 25,000 or less, the full amount is collected on the first instalment date of the year, 1 February. The final date for payment of property taxes is 30 days after the due date.

Reduction or abolition of property tax for pensioners on old-age and disability pensions

At the start of the year, pensioners on old-age and disability pensions have been granted a reduction or exemption from property tax, in accordance with rules on income thresholds based on the previous year's tax return, now for 2019. The condition for the reduction or cancellation is that it applies to the payer's own home, where they have their legal residence. The property tax relief is recalculated once the 2020 tax return is confirmed by the Director of Taxation.

Invoices and statements will not be provided in paper format, except for senior citizens and legal entities.

Property taxes can be paid via online banking. Payment and billing statements for property taxes are not sent in paper format, except to legal entities and those aged 68 and over. You can request to have a paper bill sent to you, and likewise, those who receive one can request that it be stopped. You can access your statement at www.island.is and on MY PAGES. www.hafnarfjordur.is

For further information, please contact the Hafnarfjörður customer service on 585-5500 or via email: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is