Yes, in most cases, our tenants are entitled to housing benefits. Further information about applying for housing benefits and applications can be found on the website of the Housing and Construction Authority.
Housing benefits are paid directly to Félagsbústaðir, and are deducted from the rent. The same applies to the special housing support provided by the City of Reykjavík’s Welfare Department.
Individuals who are registered as single and live alone may also be entitled to household allowance (heimilisuppbót), which is paid directly to individuals. It is also permitted to pay household allowance to a pensioner if the spouse stays in an institution for the elderly. See more at here.
