Housing and living

Housing in Vest­ur­byggð is available through:

• The municipality (rental apart­ments)
• Private landlords
• Real estate agencies

The municipality owns a couple of apart­ments for long-term rent in the area. Availa­bility is limited, and applications are reviewed indi­vidually. For information or to apply:

• Contact the Environment and Construction Depart­ment at Town Hall
• Or apply through the Resi­dent Portal (Íbúagátt), where available

Some empl­oyers may assist with housing.

Before moving in, you will sign a rental agreement.

A lease typically includes:

• Rent amount
• Payment schedule
• Duration of the contract
• Responsi­bilities of the tenant

Make sure you under­stand the terms before signing.

When renting a home, you are usually responsible for:

• Electricity and heating
• Water
• Internet

Waste collection and recycling are managed by the municipality.

Resi­dents must follow local waste sorting rules.

After moving in, you must register your address with Registers Iceland.

This is required for:

• Legal resi­dence
• Access to services
• Recei­ving official comm­unication

If you need help finding housing or under­st­anding your rental agreement, you can contact or visit the Vest­ur­byggð Town Hall.