Property tax (arnona) discounts in Ashkelon: who qualifies and how to apply
Ashkelon's municipal arnona tax is approved annually by the city council — the current 2026 rate is set out in the official tax order (tzav arnona). Certain resident categories are entitled to statutory discounts: pensioners, people with disabilities, single parents, new immigrants, soldiers on mandatory service and national-service volunteers.
The discount is granted on request — submit a form together with supporting documents: an ID card showing the current address, a disability certificate, proof of new-immigrant status, and so on. Application forms and the full list of eligible categories are available on the Ashkelon municipality website and on the MAST portal, which also lets you pay arnona online.
A separate discount applies to vacant, unused property: the owner files a declaration along with confirmation from the electricity and water companies that no consumption was recorded for the period. It's worth applying in advance — discounts are generally not backdated to periods for which no application was filed.
Which resident categories qualify for the discount
- Pensioners and people with disabilities — via a pension certificate and a disability confirmation
- Single parents and new immigrants — via status confirmation
- Conscripted soldiers and civil service workers — via a service certificate
All these categories must apply in person at the municipality's discounts department or via the MAST portal — a verbal request isn't enough; a full set of supporting documents is required. The arnona discount isn't applied retroactively to past periods, so it's worth applying as soon as you become eligible.
FAQ
- Who is eligible for an arnona discount in Ashkelon?
- Pensioners, people with disabilities, single parents, new immigrants, soldiers on mandatory service and national-service volunteers, upon documented proof of status.
- How do I apply for a discount?
- Through the Ashkelon municipality's discounts department or the MAST portal, attaching an ID card with the current address and supporting documents.
- Can I get a discount on an empty apartment?
- Yes — by filing a declaration along with confirmation of zero water and electricity consumption for the period.
- Where can I check the 2026 arnona rate?
- In the official 'tzav arnona 2026' document published on the Ashkelon municipality website.