Israel’s most unavoidable household bill has entered its 2026 chapter. Arnona, the municipal property tax charged by local authorities, is now published for key cities including Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Ramat Gan and Netanya. The newly posted decrees and zoning maps turn a yearly surprise into something you can actually check.

The 2026 Arnona changes that matter right now

  • A nationwide baseline update has been set for 2026, and it applies before any local adjustments.
  • Tel Aviv-Yafo has published the full 2026 decree, including rate tables and detailed tax-zone maps.
  • Jerusalem’s 2026 arnona order is live, with bills set to be delivered across multiple channels.
  • Ramat Gan says it is not adding a local supplement beyond the nationwide update.
  • Netanya has posted its 2026 tax order alongside online payment and account tools.

The nationwide update is now official

Israel’s Interior Ministry has set the mandatory nationwide adjustment that pushes most municipal arnona rates into 2026. Arnona is billed per square meter, so even small percentage changes ripple through every home and storefront. This year’s baseline update is modest, but it becomes real the moment municipalities publish their tables.

The Interior Ministry’s published baseline uplift for 2026 is 1.626% over 2025 levels. Nadlan Center

Illustrative math, using only that baseline: if a property’s annual arnona bill was ₪12,000 in 2025, multiplying by 0.01626 yields ₪195.12 more, making the 2026 bill about ₪12,195.12. This is an example, not a city-specific quote, because each municipality’s per-square-meter rate still depends on classification and zone.

Tel Aviv-Yafo’s 2026 decree puts zoning maps at the center

Tel Aviv-Yafo has posted its 2026 arnona decree, the formal tax order that tells the city how to bill each property type. The headline is not just the price list. It is the zoning maps, which assign every address to a tax zone that can change what two identical apartments pay.

Tel Aviv Municipality: Arnona Decree 2026 PDF

In practical terms, Tel Aviv’s published decree pairs two levers: the rate tables and the maps that define the “arnona band” by neighborhood and property type. The city’s document structure makes the logic explicit: what you pay is driven by (1) area, (2) use, and (3) zone.

For anyone building calculators or budgeting for 2026, the maps matter as much as the tables, because they determine which line in the table applies.

What does Jerusalem’s 2026 arnona notice say about billing and payment?

Jerusalem’s 2026 municipal order is live, and the city is preparing to push bills out through several channels. That detail matters because arnona is one of the few taxes that can catch people simply through missed notices. The municipality says notices will reach residents by mail, SMS, email and post.

Jerusalem Municipality: Annual Arnona 2026

Jerusalem’s municipal pages frame 2026 arnona as both a rates issue and a service issue: the city is signaling, up front, how residents will actually receive the charge and how payment procedures work.

If you are managing multiple properties, this is the kind of operational detail that prevents late fees and confusion, especially when bills arrive through more than one channel.

Ramat Gan’s zero local add-on is a clear signal to residents

Ramat Gan is using the same 2026 moment to make a political statement in numbers. The city says it is adding no extra municipal supplement for residents this year. In practical terms, that means the only movement should come from the nationwide adjustment, not from an additional local increase layered on top.

Ramat Gan Municipality: Arnona 2026

This choice does not erase arnona. It narrows the source of change. When a municipality declines to add a local supplement, it is telling residents that the bill’s movement is largely tied to the national baseline, not a city-driven hike.

Netanya’s 2026 tax order: what should you check before you pay?

Netanya’s website now hosts the 2026 tax order and the resident-facing tools around it, from tables to payment services. For homeowners, the key is not just finding a number. It is verifying the classification and zone used for the bill, because those two labels drive the per-square-meter rate.

Netanya Municipality: Tax Order

Netanya’s published tax order is structured to connect the legal basis of the charge with the tables residents use in real life, and the municipal site points users to account management and payment tools alongside the document itself.

That combination is the real “news” for 2026: published rules plus accessible services.

What’s published for 2026 and what it changes in practice

What’s published for 2026 What it changes in practice
Nationwide baseline update set by the Interior Ministry Gives a single starting point for 2026 billing before local adjustments; useful for consistent budgeting across cities.
Tel Aviv-Yafo decree with rate tables and tax-zone maps Makes zone assignment a first-order factor; the map can be as decisive as the per-square-meter table.
Jerusalem’s 2026 arnona order and delivery channels Reduces “I never got the bill” risk by clarifying delivery methods and procedures.
Ramat Gan decision not to add a local supplement Signals residents that bill movement should track the national baseline rather than an extra local layer.
Netanya tax order plus online account and payment services Combines published tables with practical tools, making verification and payment easier in one place.

A quick 2026 Arnona check you can do today

  • Confirm your property’s measured area used for billing, then compare it to the 2026 table line that matches your use and zone.
  • Verify your zone on the municipality’s published maps, since zone labels can shift what rate applies.
  • Make sure the municipality has the right contact channels for you, especially if bills are sent by SMS or email.
  • If something looks wrong, document it immediately and use the municipality’s formal objection process.

Glossary

  • Arnona: Israel’s municipal property tax, typically billed by local authorities based on a property’s area, use, and zone.
  • Tax order: The formal municipal decree that sets arnona classifications and per-square-meter rates for a given year.
  • Tax zone: A geographic band defined by a municipality that affects which arnona rate applies to a property.
  • Per-square-meter rate: The amount charged for each square meter of a property, which varies by classification and zone.
  • Municipal supplement: An additional local adjustment a city may apply beyond the nationwide baseline update.
  • Zoning map: The municipal map that assigns addresses to tax zones for arnona billing purposes.

Methodology

This article relies on official municipal publications for Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Ramat Gan, and Netanya, plus the Interior Ministry’s published nationwide arnona update rate. Illustrative calculations are simple percentage multiplications using the official baseline uplift, clearly labeled as examples.

FAQ

What is arnona, and why do tables and maps matter?

Arnona is a municipal property tax. The tables matter because they define the per-square-meter rate by property classification. The maps matter because they decide which zone classification applies to your address, and zones can change what rate you fall under.

Does the nationwide baseline update automatically decide my exact bill?

No. The baseline is a starting point. Your exact bill still depends on how your municipality classifies your property, which zone your address is in, and the per-square-meter rate listed for that combination.

If Ramat Gan adds no local supplement, does that mean my bill cannot rise?

It means the city says it is not layering an extra local increase on top of the national baseline. Your bill can still move with the nationwide update, and it can still be affected by classification or measurement issues.

How should I use the Tel Aviv-Yafo decree if I am comparing neighborhoods?

Treat the zoning map as a primary input. Two similar properties can face different charges if they fall into different tax zones. Use the map to locate the zone first, then read the relevant line in the tables.

Netanya posted the 2026 tax order. What is the first thing to verify?

Start with the two labels that control everything: the classification (what the property is counted as) and the zone (where the address sits on the municipal map). Then check the billed area used in the calculation.

Jerusalem says bills are delivered across multiple channels. What should residents do?

Make sure your municipal account details are correct and monitored. Multi-channel delivery reduces the chance of missed notices, but it also means you should watch more than one inbox.

Wrap-up

If you own, rent, or manage property in these cities, the play is simple: pull the official 2026 order, confirm your zone and classification, and run one clean check on your billed area. Israel’s municipal system is publishing the inputs in advance. Use that transparency to avoid surprises and disputes.

Bottom line for 2026 bills

  • The national baseline update is set, but your city’s classification and zone still decide the real number.
  • Tel Aviv’s zoning maps are not decorative; they are part of the billing logic.
  • Jerusalem is emphasizing delivery channels, which makes account details and monitoring more important.
  • Ramat Gan is signaling restraint by avoiding a local supplement beyond the national baseline.
  • Netanya pairs its 2026 tax order with online tools, making verification and payment more straightforward.

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