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Rental Assistance for New Immigrants — Guide 2026 in Rishon LeZion
New immigrants are entitled to rental assistance for up to 36 months: single 2,000 ILS/month, couple 3,100, family with children up to 4,400 ILS/month.
About Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion is home to a large, active Israeli-Ethiopian community, historically concentrated in the Ramat Eliyahu neighbourhood — originally built as absorption housing and now a long-standing community centre. The neighbourhood is at the heart of urban-renewal efforts, alongside a growing second-generation presence across the city.
Who is Eligible?
Every new immigrant (oleh) is entitled to rental assistance from the Ministry of Aliya and Integration. The assistance is given instead of staying in a government absorption centre, not in addition to it.
2026 Monthly Amounts (ILS)
| Household | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | 2,000 |
| Couple, no children | 3,100 |
| Couple + 1 child | 3,700 |
| Couple + 2 children | 4,100 |
| Couple + 3+ children | 4,400 |
Duration
Year 1: full amount | Year 2: 75% | Year 3: 50% | After 36 months: ends.
How to Apply
- Contact the Jewish Agency before arriving, or the Ministry of Aliya branch within 30 days of aliya
- Documents: teudat oleh, signed rental contract, bank account details
- The lease must be in your name with a full address
📞 Ministry of Aliya: *3450
Ethiopian community in Rishon LeZion
- Community population
- ~12,000
- Share of city
- ~8%
- Main neighbourhoods
- רמת אליהו, נחלה
- Community services
- תנה בריאות, ביטוח לאומי מקומי
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FAQ — Rishon LeZion
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Rishon LeZion?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Rishon LeZion numbers approximately ~12,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: רמת אליהו, נחלה.
- How do I claim Rental Assistance for New Immigrants — Guide 2026 in Rishon LeZion?
- Apply via the Government Housing Authority website or the local Ministry of Construction office in Rishon LeZion. For support: תנה בריאות, ביטוח לאומי מקומי.
- What community support is available in Rishon LeZion for this right?
- In Rishon LeZion, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: תנה בריאות, ביטוח לאומי מקומי.
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