Construction and planning
Are you building and remodeling? Is there any planned construction close to you? Here you will find everything imaginable related to planning, construction, and maintenance in Reykjavík.
What do you want to explore next?
- Building matters Are you building and remodeling?
- Planning All about urban planning.
- Maps and blueprints City Viewer, geospatial information, and blueprints.
- Street and square vendors Do you want to sell something in squares, streets, or parks?
- Commissioning & Maintenance Construction activities related to Reykjavík City civil engineering structures, streets, and open spaces.
- Property rates Property tax levies.
- Public space developments Anyone who wants to use City land for events or activities must apply for a special permit.
- Development Viewer Map of all the main construction activities in Reykjavik.
Building matters
Here, you will find all the information about how to apply for a building permit with the City. Learn how the application is processed and what to expect in the procedure.
Planning
Planning addresses the arrangement of built areas and the shaping of the environment. In planning, decisions are made on how land is allocated, for instance for residential areas or retail. Decisions are also made on the layout of streets and lots and rules are set for the design of individual buildings such as height restrictions and the number of apartments. The public can participate in the creation of development plans through resident forums or other consultations.
Maps and blueprints
The City Viewer is a dynamic and interactive land information system where you can access detailed information about the municipal land and services in the city. The Blueprint Archive has high-resolution site plans of the city's buildings.
Street vending
Street vending refers to sales activities in public spaces such as squares, streets, sidewalks, and parks.
Building preservation
Old houses need to be treated with respect and maintenance and renovation must be done correctly. Certain structures have a preservation value for artistic or cultural-historical reasons.
Property rates
Property rates are levied annually on all real estate property, unless exempt by law, and the current owner is always responsible for their payment. Real estate property is considered to be a restricted part of land, together with its organic and inorganic parts, the rights attached thereto, and the structures permanently attached to the land.
Housing
The City of Reykjavík's main objective in housing is the creation of a diversified and flexible housing market that guarantees an affordable roof for all, regardless of whether people need support with their housing or not.
Development Viewer
The map shows all the main construction activities in Reykjavik and the permits that have been issued for the use of City land. By selecting a field on the map, you will get a more detailed description of the work and, in many cases, also a reference to an information page.