How to get a discount on Arnona – everything you need to know

The article explains how Israeli residents can get a discount on the municipal tax (Arnona). The main rule: the benefit is not granted automatically; you must submit an application to the municipality yourself. It lists the categories of citizens entitled to a discount: low-income individuals, pensioners, people with disabilities, new immigrants, single parents, and soldiers. The procedures for income verification, health-related discounts, and military discounts are described. It is noted that discounts are not cumulative—only the most advantageous option is granted.

The Kursor article explains the mechanism for obtaining a discount on the municipal property tax in Israel—Arnona. The key message: the discount is not granted automatically; the citizen must independently identify the grounds for the discount and apply to the local municipality. The list of eligible categories is broad: low-income individuals, pensioners, recipients of Bituach Leumi benefits, people with disabilities (including parents of disabled children), the blind, new immigrants, single parents, compulsory service soldiers, reservists, as well as families of victims and Holocaust survivors. The discount amount and maximum apartment area are strictly regulated for each case. The income verification procedure ("mivchan achnasa") is described using Netanya as an example, where for a family of four the first income threshold is up to 8,996 shekels. For pensioners in Tel Aviv, a standard pension provides a 12.5% discount, and a combination with a subsistence allowance yields up to 100%. A medical disability of 90% or more can reduce the payment by up to 40%, and for the blind, a discount of up to 90% is available. New immigrants can receive a 50% discount on the first 100 square meters for up to 12 months. Importantly, discounts are not cumulative—only the most advantageous option is granted. If the municipality refuses, it is recommended to file an appeal, as according to the State Comptroller, 41% of complaints in 2023–2025 concerned disputed refusals, and citizens managed to recover 376,000 shekels.