Paphos and Polis Chrysochous Sewerage Fees 2026: Rates, Deadline and Property Sale Checks
Legal Update | 14 September 2026 | Cyprus Law Chambers
Three binding notices published on 11 September 2026 set the annual wastewater and stormwater charges for Paphos and the annual wastewater charge for Polis Chrysochous. The stated payment deadline is 20 November 2026.
The charges are calculated using the property's Land Registry general valuation as at 1 January 2021, not its purchase price or current market value. Owners should verify the account even if no statement arrives by post.
A missing bill is not proof that a property is exempt. For a sale or transfer, obtain the current EOA Paphos statement of account and the payment receipt, or written confirmation of no charge or no outstanding balance where appropriate.
Official status
K.D.P. 334/2026, 335/2026 and 336/2026 are binding annual notices published in Official Gazette No. 6045 on 11 September 2026. They are not proposals or consultation documents. They set the 2026 rates and should not automatically be described as rate increases.
The charges are administered by the Paphos District Local Government Organisation, referred to here as EOA Paphos or EOAP. The historic term SAPA is still used informally and in searches, but SAPA is not the current issuing authority.
The 2026 rates at a glance
The official notices express each rate as cents for every euro of the property's 1 January 2021 general valuation. Equivalent rates per thousand are included below for clarity.
Paphos wastewater fees: K.D.P. 334/2026
First Phase, tourist and industrial category: 0.08 cent per €1, equivalent to 0.8‰. This category includes hotels, tourist apartments or accommodation, other tourist developments and industries, including ports, airports, water parks and marinas.
First Phase, residences and other property or premises: 0.02 cent per €1, equivalent to 0.2‰.
Specified areas outside the First Phase, tourist and industrial category: 0.12 cent per €1, equivalent to 1.2‰.
Specified areas outside the First Phase, residences and other property or premises: 0.045 cent per €1, equivalent to 0.45‰.
For the rates outside the First Phase, the notice names properties within the municipal limits of Paphos, Geroskipou and Koloni and the community limits of Acheleia, Emba, Lempa, Kissonerga, Chloraka and Konia. A property's locality alone is not enough to determine its phase classification.
Paphos stormwater fees: K.D.P. 335/2026
Property within the First Phase: 0.008 cent per €1, equivalent to 0.08‰.
Property outside the First Phase but within the Paphos sewerage boundaries: 0.01 cent per €1, equivalent to 0.1‰.
The stormwater notice does not apply different rates according to residential, tourism or industrial use.
Polis Chrysochous wastewater fee: K.D.P. 336/2026
The annual rate is 0.07 cent per €1, equivalent to 0.7‰, on the 1 January 2021 general valuation.
It applies to immovable property, expressly including premises, spaces and plots, within the areas identified by K.D.P. 305/2005 and the deposited plans, where the property is served, will be served or can be served by Phase A or Phase B of the Polis Chrysochous wastewater system. It does not automatically apply to every property in the wider Polis Chrysochous area.
Illustrative calculation
If a residence has a 1 January 2021 general valuation of €250,000 and is correctly classified within the Paphos First Phase, a wastewater rate of 0.2‰ produces €50 and a stormwater rate of 0.08‰ produces €20. The illustrative annual total is €70, before any separately applicable use charge or other amount.
Important: This is only an example. The actual statement, phase, use classification, valuation and any earlier balance must be checked for the individual property.
Which properties fall outside the stated scope?
The 2026 notices do not contain a single general list of exempt property types. Instead, liability depends on the property's location and registration details, the relevant sewerage boundary or deposited plan, the construction phase, whether the property is served or capable of being served and, for the Paphos wastewater fee, the use classification.
A property outside the areas, boundaries, phases or plans described in the notices may fall outside these particular annual charges.
A vacant or undeveloped plot is not automatically exempt. The Polis Chrysochous notice expressly includes plots.
A property that is not presently connected is not automatically outside scope where it can be served by the relevant system.
Non-receipt of a mailed account statement is not evidence of an exemption.
Where an owner considers that no charge applies, obtain an up-to-date EOAP statement or written confirmation that the property is outside the charged scope or has no outstanding balance. Do not replace that evidence with an assumption based only on the absence of a bill.
Technical point concerning K.D.P. 334/2026
Paragraph 3 of K.D.P. 334/2026 expressly refers to the fees in paragraph 1 when stating the 20 November deadline, although paragraph 2 separately imposes rates on specified properties outside the First Phase.
Owners of properties falling under paragraph 2 should not assume that this cross-reference creates an exemption or a later deadline. The safe course is to obtain the issued statement of account or written clarification directly from EOA Paphos.
How to obtain the statement of account
If no statement has been received, use the official EOA Paphos unreceived-bill form to request that it be sent by email.
The form asks for the owner's name, identity or company registration number or customer number, postal address and email. The property area and section, registration number and address can also be supplied to help identify the correct account.
Alternatively, the notices direct an owner who has not received a statement to take the title deed to an EOA Paphos customer service point.
Payment can be made through the EOA Paphos online-payment page, which links to JCC Smart, or through the applicable customer service arrangements. Keep the electronic or printed payment receipt with the property records.
What should be retained for a property sale or transfer?
The latest EOA Paphos statement of account for every affected title or property record.
Evidence that earlier balances have also been checked.
The official payment receipt if the 2026 fee was due and paid.
Written no-charge or zero-balance confirmation if EOAP confirms that the property is outside scope or nothing is outstanding.
A clear sale-contract provision dealing with payment or apportionment between seller and buyer.
A documented retention where completion occurs before payment or before a disputed classification is resolved.
A payment receipt proves the payment recorded on it. It should not be treated as a comprehensive clearance for all periods or all EOAP charges unless the current statement or separate written confirmation also shows that position.
Deadline and late-payment risk
The notices state 20 November 2026 as the payment deadline. Under the post-reform framework, an unpaid amount attracts an additional 10% surcharge under section 90. For properties within paragraph 2 of K.D.P. 334/2026, obtain direct EOAP confirmation because of the cross-reference issue explained above.
Postal non-receipt does not suspend the deadline. Owners and conveyancers should request the statement early enough to resolve any mismatch in owner details, registration number, phase or property use.
Why this matters in Paphos conveyancing
Local authority charges are part of the documentary checks needed before completion. Our Cyprus property due-diligence guide explains the wider title, permit, encumbrance and contract review.
Sellers should also consult our Cyprus property sale checklist, while buyers can review our guidance on working with a property lawyer in Paphos.
Frequently asked questions
What is the payment deadline for the 2026 fees?
The notices state 20 November 2026. An additional charge applies after the deadline. Properties within paragraph 2 of K.D.P. 334/2026 should obtain direct EOA Paphos confirmation because of the notice's cross-reference wording.
Are the charges based on the purchase price?
No. They are calculated using the property's Land Registry general valuation as at 1 January 2021.
Is a property exempt if no bill arrived?
No. Non-receipt does not prove exemption. The owner should request the statement from EOA Paphos or attend a service point with the title deed.
Is an unconnected property automatically outside scope?
Not necessarily. The notices and official guidance also cover certain properties that are served, will be served or can be served by the relevant system.
Are vacant plots automatically exempt?
No. The Polis Chrysochous notice expressly includes plots, and liability elsewhere depends on the applicable boundary, phase, plan and classification.
What evidence should be obtained for a sale?
Obtain the current statement and payment receipt where a charge was payable. If no charge applies, obtain written EOA Paphos confirmation or an up-to-date zero-balance statement.
Who pays when a property is being sold?
The account and sale agreement must be reviewed together. The parties should document any agreed apportionment and consider a retention if payment or classification remains unresolved at completion.
Are these notices still proposals?
No. K.D.P. 334/2026, 335/2026 and 336/2026 were published on 11 September 2026 and are binding annual notices.
Official sources
How Cyprus Law Chambers can assist
Buying or selling property in Paphos or Polis Chrysochous requires more than checking the purchase price and title. Local charges, outstanding balances and completion evidence should also be verified. Our Cyprus property law team can review the title, EOAP account, contractual apportionment and completion documents.
Contact Cyprus Law Chambers for property due diligence and conveyancing support in Paphos.
Legal reviewer: Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Lawyer. Last reviewed: 14 September 2026.
Review trigger: Any amending notice or written EOA Paphos clarification, and in any event after the 20 November 2026 payment deadline.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information as at 14 September 2026 and does not constitute legal advice. The applicable boundary, phase, plan, classification, statement and contractual allocation must be verified for the individual property.
