Arnona
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Cities with the Highest Municipal Tax (Arnona): Updated Ranking
The update to the Arnona calculation per square meter corrects distortions that ignored gaps in measurement methods between different authorities. The revised ranking more accurately reflects the actual charge per resident and presents a completely different picture regarding the cost of municipal living.
Tenant passed away – municipality attempted to shift property tax debt to heir
A protected tenant of a shop in Jerusalem died, leaving a property tax debt of approximately 100,000 shekels. Although his son continued to operate the business, the municipality demanded payment from another heir. The court ruled the municipality's actions were in bad faith.
Before raising municipal taxes, authorities must prove they have become more efficient
Business municipal tax (Arnona) in Israel is 40% higher than the OECD average, directly fueling the cost of living. The author argues that authorities must demonstrate efficiency before requesting further hikes.
Jerusalem Municipality Sues Husseini Family for 4.9 Million Shekels Over Orient House
The municipality claims that the prominent Palestinian family — owners of the building that served the PLO and has been closed since 2001 by government order — did not pay property tax (arnona) between 2020 and 2025.
Mekorot petitions the Supreme Court against the government: Limit the property tax on water facilities
The petition was filed following a 16-fold increase in property tax on a water facility in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. Mekorot warns that without intervention, other local authorities will follow suit, and demands to set a uniform property tax rate for all water facilities in the country.
Government Priorities Perpetuate Poverty in Arab Local Authorities
In November 2025, the National Planning and Building Council canceled an employment zone project intended for the cities of Baqa al-Gharbiyye and Jatt. A State Comptroller report confirms this is part of a systemic policy.
Half of Municipalities Demand Arnona Hikes While Prime Minister Remains Idle
121 local authorities have requested exceptional municipal tax increases for 2027, yet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to sign the necessary guidelines. Meanwhile, Wall Street is reeling from Big Tech earnings reports, Elon Musk has lost his trillionaire status, and in Israel, a violent attack on the News 12 building highlights the ongoing degradation of public discourse.
A wave of exceptional requests for Arnona increases: The localities where the sharpest jump is expected
Municipal property tax (Arnona) is set to rise automatically by 3.05% in 2027, but many local authorities have requested additional exceptional increases from the Ministry of Interior, reaching as high as 33%. The business sector has announced its intention to fight these measures.