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Registering Water – Step by Step
Via local Water Board (per city). Simple registration, moderate costs, reliable city supply. Water costlier than Germany (desalination produces 70%+ of drinking water). Bill every 2 months.
Registration
Water Board office (addresses per city). Mon-Fri 8-14:30. Bring: passport, rental contract, deposit €50-150. 1-5 days. Check previous tenant paid all bills before signing over!
Our neighbours gave us the crucial tips – the rest was trial and error.
– Tenant from Leipzig, in Paphos since 2022
Costs
Progressive pricing. Couple: €30-50/2 months. Family: €50-80. Garden: €80-150. Villa+pool: €120-250. Plus sewerage (separate): €30-80. Total: €60-300 depending on use. Tips: cover pool, drip irrigation, fix dripping taps.
Rural: Septic Tank
Not all areas have sewerage. Rural/some suburbs: septic tank. Emptying every 3-6 months: €50-100 each (€200-400/year). Before signing lease: ask sewerage or septic, who pays emptying.
Water Supply in Cyprus
Topics: Registering Water – Step by Step, Registration, Costs
CMC Practical Tip
Check previous tenant paid all bills before signing over! Costs Progressive pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Couple: €30-50/2 months + sewerage. Family+garden: €80-150. Villa+pool: €120-250. More expensive than Germany.
Water Board: passport + lease + deposit €50-150. 1-5 days. Check previous tenant paid.
Yes, separate bill €30-80. Rural: septic tank (emptying €50-100 every 3-6 months). Clarify before signing lease.
Cover pool. Water garden evenings. Drip irrigation. Fix taps. Collect rainwater. Every drop counts.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Family Office Group, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.