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Housing & Construction Authority: Housing benefits and rental matters

Is it possible to negotiate the payment of debt from the final settlement of housing benefits?

Yes, it is possible to distribute the payment over up to 12 months, without interest or additional cost. Each payment must be ISK 10.000 or more.
If there are special circumstances, it is possible to request a partial or full cancellation of the debt. In such cases, particular consideration is given to the applicant’s financial and social situation, as well as whether they acted in good faith regarding their entitlement to the payments. The same applies to the applicant’s estate, where applicable. For further information, you can contact HMS by phone at +354 440-6400 or via email at hms@hms.is.

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Housing & Construction Authority

Contact us

Email: hms@hms.is

Tel: 440 6400

Service hours

Monday to Thursday
8:30 to 15:30

Friday
9:00 to 14:00

Address

Borgartúni 21, 105 Reykjavík

Ártorgi 1, 550 Sauðárkróki

Hafnarstræti 107, 600 Akureyri

ID number: 581219-1480