What is Arnona?<\/strong><\/h4>\nArnona is the Israeli term for the property tax imposed by any municipality, local authority or regional council in Israel on real estate \/ property in its territory.<\/p>\n
How to determine the amount of Arnona payment?<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"Arnona\"](\"https:\/\/lawfirmbackup_200125.k1uagm.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/real-estate2.png\")
The sum total of required property tax payment depends on a number of factors, including: property size (measured in square meters) property classification, the area where the property is located (zone), the identity of the property owners \/ tenants and many other technical details.<\/p>\n
The exact amount is specified in the Arnona tax decree<\/a> published by municipal authorities every year.<\/p>\nWho is required to pay Arnona?<\/strong><\/h4>\nContrary to what is customary elsewhere, in Israel it is the tenants (not the owner) of the property who are usually the “holders” of the property. Therefore, the tenants are the ones responsible for paying the property tax.<\/p>\n
When does the holder of the property pay the Arnona tax?<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe property taxes are usually required to be paid on January the 1st of each year. Local authorities may set more favorable arrangements, such as monthly or bi-monthly payments.<\/p>\n
Requests for Arnona discounts or exemption <\/strong><\/h4>\nUnder certain conditions, one can receive a discount or exemption from paying Arnona, which will save hundreds or thousands of shekels each year. Eligible for rebates, exemptions or refunds (sometimes dependent on monthly income); students, Olim (new immigrants), the elderly, the disabled, single mothers, soldiers, Holocaust survivors, and others.<\/p>\n
Buildings used for business operations may also, in certain situations, receive a discount or exemption from paying property rates. For example, different rooms or areas may have a different classification, which raises or reduces rates charged on that area.<\/p>\n
Exemption or discount in property tax on empty \/ unused property<\/strong><\/h4>\nIf you’ve bought a new apartment and have yet to move in, your house is undergoing renovation, you live abroad and do not rent out the property in Israel – if a real estate property is empty of tenants and unused for a significant period of time you can get an exemption or discount on the property tax for that period, or part of it, depending on the specifics of the case.<\/p>\n
Exemption for non-profit institutions, associations and Amutot<\/strong><\/h4>\nAmong the buildings or rooms that are eligible for a discount or exemption from property taxes are synagogues<\/a>, houses of prayer<\/a>, buildings used by non-profit organizations<\/a>, and other real estate areas in which public service activities are conducted. Due to recent changes in the relevant laws, said public activity no longer has to be directed primarily for the benefit of the population of the municipality in which the property is located.<\/p>\nObjection to Arnona charges<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The sum total of required property tax payment depends on a number of factors, including: property size (measured in square meters) property classification, the area where the property is located (zone), the identity of the property owners \/ tenants and many other technical details.<\/p>\n
The exact amount is specified in the Arnona tax decree<\/a> published by municipal authorities every year.<\/p>\n Contrary to what is customary elsewhere, in Israel it is the tenants (not the owner) of the property who are usually the “holders” of the property. Therefore, the tenants are the ones responsible for paying the property tax.<\/p>\n The property taxes are usually required to be paid on January the 1st of each year. Local authorities may set more favorable arrangements, such as monthly or bi-monthly payments.<\/p>\n Under certain conditions, one can receive a discount or exemption from paying Arnona, which will save hundreds or thousands of shekels each year. Eligible for rebates, exemptions or refunds (sometimes dependent on monthly income); students, Olim (new immigrants), the elderly, the disabled, single mothers, soldiers, Holocaust survivors, and others.<\/p>\n Buildings used for business operations may also, in certain situations, receive a discount or exemption from paying property rates. For example, different rooms or areas may have a different classification, which raises or reduces rates charged on that area.<\/p>\n If you’ve bought a new apartment and have yet to move in, your house is undergoing renovation, you live abroad and do not rent out the property in Israel – if a real estate property is empty of tenants and unused for a significant period of time you can get an exemption or discount on the property tax for that period, or part of it, depending on the specifics of the case.<\/p>\n Among the buildings or rooms that are eligible for a discount or exemption from property taxes are synagogues<\/a>, houses of prayer<\/a>, buildings used by non-profit organizations<\/a>, and other real estate areas in which public service activities are conducted. Due to recent changes in the relevant laws, said public activity no longer has to be directed primarily for the benefit of the population of the municipality in which the property is located.<\/p>\nWho is required to pay Arnona?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
When does the holder of the property pay the Arnona tax?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Requests for Arnona discounts or exemption <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Exemption or discount in property tax on empty \/ unused property<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Exemption for non-profit institutions, associations and Amutot<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Objection to Arnona charges<\/strong><\/h4>\n