New calculators make the price list more transparent
This summer, several new calculators have been launched, all of which aim to make the City of Hafnarfjörður's fee schedule more accessible and understandable for residents. Calculators for nursery fees, after-school clubs and property taxes have already been launched.
This summer, three new calculators have appeared, all of which aim to make Hafnarfjörður's price list more accessible and understandable for residents. Calculators for nursery fees, after-school clubs and property taxes have already been launched.
The implementation is part of improving and developing the council's services with the aim of resolving as many issues as possible in a simple way and on the first contact. Hafnarfjörður has offered other municipalities easy access to the solutions and is calling for continued good digital cooperation in the widest possible field. The calculators were developed by Pétur Ingi Sigfússon, who is undertaking a summer placement with the Service and Development Department through a joint summer initiative by the City of Hafnarfjörður and the Employment Authority. Pétur is a programming student at the University of Reykjavík.
Calculator for a holiday club
With the new after-school club calculator, parents and guardians can easily work out the cost of the after-school club, and see a breakdown of the attendance fee and food fee. The Hafnarfjörður after-school clubs are for children in Years 1-4 and operate at all primary schools in Hafnarfjörður. Parents can choose the number of days their child attends, with payment made on a per-day basis. The fee includes an afternoon snack, supervision, and extended hours on days when the service is open all day. A sibling discount is available, calculated on the standard care fee for each child beyond the first.
View calculator for after-school clubs
Nursery attendance calculator
The fee schedule for nursery attendance is one of the fee schedules that tends to be confusing for service users. Over the years, various discounts and new criteria have been introduced, such as sibling discounts, and parents and guardians can now easily work out the cost for themselves based on the number of children and the length of stay. Apply specifically for a means-tested discount via the Hafnarfjörður Municipality's My Pages portal.
Property tax calculator
With the introduction of a new property tax calculator, residents can work out how much property tax they need to pay annually and have the monthly payment displayed. A breakdown of the charges is also provided, further enhancing the transparency of the fee schedule. The property tax is based on the valuation of the house and plot, and the calculator assumes the property has at least been registered as substantially complete – construction stage 4 or higher.
View calculator for property charges
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