HousingVerified: 2026-10-15· Updated: 2026-10-23

Renting an Apartment in Cyprus: Contracts, Mukhtar Certification & Utilities

Everything you need to know about long-term rentals, security deposits, Stamp Duty, and transferring utility meters.

Rental Agreement Essentials

Long-term leases are signed for 12 months. Make sure the landlord's title deed or ownership authorization is verified before paying the security deposit.

Mukhtar & Stamp Duty

To be accepted by Migration and banks, contracts must be certified by the local Mukhtar and stamped with official revenue stamps at the Tax Department.

Utility Transfers

Tenants transfer electricity (EAC) into their name with a refundable foreign deposit (€350–€500) and set up local water and fiber broadband accounts.

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