Building Commissioner's permit

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The Building Commissioner handles applications for building permits, parking permits, and confirmation of construction subject to notification. You apply for building permits through the building permit application portal, while you apply for temporary placement permits and confirmation of construction subject to notification on Reykjavík City's My Pages.

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Building permits

For building projects requiring a permit, you need to apply for a building permit.

You apply through the building permit application portal. The designated parties must confirm their participation using electronic ID.

Apply for a building permit More about building projects requiring a permit in the building regulation
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Confirmation of construction subject to notification

Minor projects exempt from a building permit still need to be reported to the Building Commissioner for confirmation. Designers can submit a notification on My Pages.

Submit a notification for the development for confirmation More about construction subject to notification in the building regulation
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Temporary placement permit

If you want to store movable property on a lot, you might need to apply for a temporary placement permit. Examples of movable property include containers, tents, collapsible trailers, temporary housing, and more. You can apply for a temporary placement permit for 2-12 months. If you want to store the movable property on the lot for a longer period, you need to apply for a building permit.

Apply for a temporary placement permit More about temporary placement permits in building regulation
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Building demolition

If you plan to demolish a building and construct a new one, you need two building permits. One for the demolition and one for the new construction. Demolition also needs to be reported to the Public Health Authority. After demolition, you need to apply for a final inspection.

More about demolishing buildings Learn more about the inspections More about handling construction and demolition waste
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Construction at property boundaries

When planning construction on a property boundary, it is important to follow general guidelines for the placement of walls, fencing, and vegetation, and to obtain consent from adjacent property owners.

General guidelines for walls, fencing and vegetation at property boundaries Learn more about the inspections More about handling construction and demolition waste
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Contact us

Contact the construction representative by sending an email to info@reykjavik.is

 

Include “Berist til byggingarfulltrúa” (For the attention of the Building Commissioner) in the subject line, and ensure the email contains the address and/or case number as applicable.

The City's Service Center can help with general inquiries by phone at 411 1111, via online chat, and through email at info@reykjavik.is