Where to ask for financial assistance in Iceland

The municipality where you are registered is your starting point

Financial assistance is handled by each municipality’s social services, so apply to the one where you have your legal address. Offices differ on whether you phone first, apply through a town portal or visit a service centre, so confirm opening times and how to arrange a meeting before you travel.

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1 office in Keflavík

  • Keflavík

    Ráðhús Reykjanesbæjar — fjárhagsaðstoð og félagsleg ráðgjöf

    Grænásbraut 910, Ásbrú — tímabundið ráðhús, 262 Keflavík

    Apply through Ísland.is or at the town hall service centre for help with basic living costs when other income falls short.

    Apply onlineOffice website+3544216700

    Prepare the latest confirmed tax return, household and partner details, income records for the application month and preceding two months, bank balances and incoming-payment records, and applicable housing, benefit, medical or residence evidence. Follow the application’s full checklist. First-time applicants, or applicants returning after six months or more, must normally show photo ID at Town Hall within two working days of applying; contact staff promptly if illness or disability prevents attendance. Keep proof of submission and answer requests for missing evidence.

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