Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins
Parking fees for others than clients
3rd February 2026
An agreement has been made with Parka Lausnir to collect parking fees from individuals other than clients and staff who use the parking facilities at the Efra-Breiðholt Health Center. The purpose is to ensure available parking spaces for those attending the health center.
As has been communicated through clearly visible signage at Heilsugæslan Efra-Breiðholt (The Efra-Breiðholt Health Center), a modest parking fee will now be charged to those who use the center’s parking facilities. No fee will be charged to clients receiving services at the health center or to staff. In addition, no fee will be charged for parking stays of less than one hour.
Clients attending appointments receive clear instructions and assistance at reception to ensure that they do not have to pay for parking, even if their visit lasts longer than one hour.
With this measure, management at Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins aims to address the shortage of parking spaces at the health center. There had been a significant issue with parking spaces being used by individuals who were not visiting the center, resulting in a lack of available parking for clients. This situation was particularly challenging for individuals with mobility issues and for parents with infants or young children attending appointments at the center.
Improved parking availability
“The parking situation has improved significantly since parking fees were introduced for those who do not have business at the health center,” says Sigríður Dóra Magnúsdóttir, Director General at Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins. “Previously, it was almost impossible for our clients and staff to find parking, but now there are usually available spaces at the center.”
“It is important to emphasize that this measure is not intended to generate revenue for the organization or the health center,” Sigríður Dóra adds. “Our sole objective is to prevent unauthorized use of the parking facilities and to ensure that those who have appointments with us are able to use our parking spaces.”
A model for other health centers
The Efra-Breiðholt Health Center is the first facility within Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins to adopt this approach to securing parking for clients. Consideration is now being given to implementing similar measures at other health centers where parking availability has posed comparable challenges.