Social resources

All residents of Hafnarfjörður should have financial and social security.

Support services

Apply for support

Social support services are for people who live at home and need help with the household or personal hygiene.

Support services in the home

This service helps people with daily tasks in the home that they are unable to do without help, for example due to reduced capability, family circumstances, illness, childbirth or disability. Circumstances, wishes, and needs of each individual are taken into account when providing the service, which aims at helping people help themselves. The service is available at daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Services include:

  • Housecleaning.
  • Home-delivered meals.
  • Shopping assistance.
  • Help with personal hygiene.
  • Social support.
  • Encouraging visits.

You apply for home support services on My Pages. The international assessment tool Rai Home Care is used when estimating the service need.

Support services Price per hour
Individual
Income under 382.239 kr. á mánuði Single bus fee
Total income higher than 382.239 kr per month. Double bus fare
Couple
Couple with a monthly income that is lower then 621.141 kr. Single bus fee
Couple with higher income per month than 621.141 kr. Double bus fare
Home services Rate per hour
Seniors and disabled people 757 kr.
People that fall under other categories 1095 kr.