Process
Guide for getting housing at BN
Application
- You need to read the allocation rules before applying
- It´s important to fill your application correctly, espcially about your shool and studies
- BN rejects all applications that are incorrectly filled out
- It´s not possible to apply for family housing unless you have kids. You need to put their names in the application and date of birth
- You must enter correct SSN, phone number and email address for your spouse
- It´s not possible to alter your application after it´s been submitted
Requirements
- To rent from BN you must be able to turn in school certificate with at least 18-20 credits per semester
- You also must be able to provide deposit equvalent to three months of rent.
- All contracts must be signed on www.signet.is
Handover of keys
- Keys are handed over at BN office which is open Monday to Friday from 10-14. You can not get them earlier and can enter the housing after 16 that day.
- When you get your keys at the office the condition statement is opened and visible on your pages for 7 days and all comments about the housing must go there only.
Return of apartment and handover of keys
- At the end of your contract you need to have inspection at your apartment with our caretaker and give him the keys there. You must return all keys or the locks need to be changed on the tenants cost.
- After your contract has ended and you have returned your keys you can ask for the deposit back. To do so you must send your bank info to gudrun@bn.is.
- It´s not possible to return the deposit unless you have returned your keys, your contract has ended or at least you´ve paid your last invoice.
Instructions on filling out the application
Fill out the application as accurately as possible. An application can be refused in case of its insufficiency or if the information provided is inaccurate. By sending in an application, Byggingafélag Námsmanna is allowed to verify all the information provided.
All fields marked with a * must be filled in.
If you don´t have SSN you put in 9999999999 instead and get temporary username.
Select New applicant, Continued rental or Request for transfer.
Single person can apply for room or studio.
Couple can apply for couples apartments.
Please note that only couples with children can apply for family apartment. All other applications for family apartment will de rejected.
Specify the beginning of present study.
Specify estimated end of present study.
Specify faculty.
Specify course of study.
If applying for couples apartment or family apartment, please provide information on spouse's name, id-number, school, course of study, beginning and end of study. Please mark if spouse is a student or working.
Specify child/children´s name(s) in the first box(es) and birthday(s) in the second.
Specify an ideal move-in date.
Providing family's and/or friend's phone number(s) can be helpful.
An accurate and active e-mail address is essential. All anouncements from Byggingafélag Námsmanna are e-mailed. Applicants are informed of assignments by e-mail.
Any other information the applicant thinks is important for his or hers application process can be written here. Regarding family situation, housing or other matters.
The applicant can prioritize his or hers choice of housing. Couples apartments are only available for couples in which both partners are attending the University.
Username and password is sent by email at the end of the application process. It can be used by the applicant both for status observation on the housing waiting list as well as a confirmation tool. An applicant will be removed from the waiting list if the application is not confirmed with the reference number between the 1st and 5th of every month.
It is important that the email address provided is checked on a day to day basis. Applicants are given 3 days to accept or decline a housing offer. After those 3 days the offer will expire. If an applicant declines a housing offer 3 times he or she will no longer have a place on the waiting list.
For further information, please take notice of the allocation rules on the left margin or contact bn@bn.is.