Usage license fees
Issuance of a usage permit for Reykjavík City municipal land.
2026 table of fees
| Description | Price in kr. |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | 0 |
| Scope category 1 - Minor facility creation | 55,400 |
| Scope category 1a - Significant facility creation | 285,100 |
| Scope category 2 - Major facility creation | 594,700 |
| Scope category 3 - Minor developments | 265,100 |
| Scope category 3a - Major developments | 464,900 |
| Scope category 4 - Major developments | 814,400 |
| Scope category 5 - Small events or minor maintenance | 0 |
What do the categories mean?
Scope category 1
Significant administration due to processing/approval of usage permits and supervision utilizing the surface of municipal land for minor construction works by private entities or small events or filming.
Scope category 1a
Significant administration due to processing/approval of usage permits and supervision utilizing the surface of municipal land for minor construction works by private entities or small events or filming. Public events hosted by nonprofit organizations, such as sports clubs, may qualify for up to a 50% discount on the use permit fee. To qualify for the discount, the event organizer must establish an agreement covering supervision, cleanup, and safety planning that reduces the permitting authority's need for oversight.
Scope category 2
Considerable administration due to processing/approval of usage permits and supervision utilizing the surface of municipal land for larger facility creation, events, or filming. Public events hosted by nonprofit organizations, such as sports clubs, may qualify for up to a 50% discount on the use permit fee. To qualify for the discount, the event organizer must establish an agreement covering supervision, cleanup, and safety planning that reduces the permitting authority's need for oversight.
Scope category 3
Significant administration due to the processing/approval of usage permits and supervision involving the surface disruption of municipal land for minor development, maintenance, and utility work.
Scope category 4
Considerable administration due to the processing/approval of usage permits and supervision involving the surface disruption of municipal land for densification of settlements, including medium to larger development areas.
Scope category 5
Minimal administration due to the processing/approval of usage permits and supervision regarding the issuance of usage permits for simple re-issuance, moving containers, student projects from film schools, street grills/festivals, and short-term use (part of the day) by individuals for maintenance related to real estate/gardens. This category also covers small events with minimal impact on municipal land that require little preparation or oversight from the permitting authority—such as small-scale runs, cycling races, or concerts—whether organized by individuals or groups.
