You can pay Jerusalem arnona from abroad through the municipality’s official online portal or its automated phone line, and you should confirm any international bank transfer with the arnona office before you send money. What arnona is, who owes it and the discounts are in the full arnona guide; this page answers one question: how to pay the bill, in Jerusalem first and then in any Israeli city.
Payment-status note: Jerusalem arnona should be paid through official municipal channels. Online and phone payment routes are supported by official Jerusalem Municipality materials; do not rely on overseas wire details unless the municipality confirms the current account, reference, and posting process for your bill.
Where do you find your arnona bill?
The city issues the bill to the account holder, so ask the arnona office for a copy if you own a Jerusalem property and owe arnona from the United States. Keep the account details on it, because every payment route asks for them.
How do you pay arnona in Jerusalem?
You can pay online or by phone. The Jerusalem Municipality runs an online portal for payments.
- Open the portal: go to the Jerusalem Municipality’s payment website.
- Identify yourself: enter your personal ID number. This could be your passport, driver’s license, or Social Security number.
- Complete the payment: follow the on-screen instructions.
- By phone: call +972-2-629-6000. The service operates 24/7, excluding Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
How do you pay from the United States or abroad?
Use the portal or the phone line first, because both work from outside Israel. For a bank transfer, contact the arnona office for the bank details, then arrange an international transfer to the account it gives you. For the money side, see banking and money transfers in Israel.
Can you set up a standing order?
Ask the arnona office. Only the municipality can confirm whether it takes standing orders for a foreign account, so pay through the portal or phone line until it does.
What if the account is not in your name yet?
Contact the arnona office before you pay and ask which account the bill sits under. A new owner or tenant has to be registered as the holder first, and paying against the old account does not change that.
How do you pay in other cities?
Each city collects its own arnona, so use that municipality’s payment page or arnona office. See the Jerusalem city page and setting up utilities in a rental for the other accounts.
Who do you call?
Call the Jerusalem arnona office for personal support and to confirm your payment is processed correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pay arnona online?
Open the municipality’s payment website, enter your personal ID number and follow the on-screen steps.
What is the arnona Jerusalem phone number?
The automated payment line is +972-2-629-6000, open 24/7 except Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
Can I pay Jerusalem arnona from the United States?
Yes. The portal and the phone line both work from abroad.
What happens if I do not pay arnona?
You can face accrued interest, legal fees and, in extreme cases, a frozen bank account.
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Related pages
- Arnona explained
- Jerusalem city guide
- Setting up utilities in a rental
- Banking and money transfers in Israel
This is general information, not legal or tax advice; confirm with a licensed professional.
