Popular areas
Kato Paphos
Harbour, beaches and the tourist centre.
Chloraka
Sea views just north of town.
Peyia
Hillside villas above Coral Bay.
Where to start
Rents in Paphos
Paphos average rents were €500-550 a month for a one-bedroom and €700-800 for a two-bedroom flat in July 2026, the lowest one-bedroom figure of the four main cities. Long-term listings are dominated by three-bedroom houses and villas in the villages, where INDEX.cy 12-month median asking rents were €2,950-3,500 in Emba-Tala, Peyia, Chloraka and Geroskipou; one-bedroom flats are rarely listed. Leases are usually for one year with a deposit of one to two months' rent.
Government offices in Paphos
| Office | Address | Contact | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Aliens and Immigration Unit, Paphos | 22 Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave (corner of Kaniggos St), 2nd floor, 8021 Paphos | 26 80 62 22 / 26 80 62 15, pafosetiseis@police.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 07:30–14:30, last entry 13:30 (closed on public holidays) |
| Paphos District Land Office | New Government Offices, PO Box 62008, 8060 Paphos | 17100 (call centre); District Land Officer 26 80 41 54, padlo@dls.moi.gov.cy; applications: padlo-applications@dls.moi.gov.cy | Applications Mon–Fri 07:45–13:00; phone information 08:00–15:00 on 17100 |
| Paphos District Administration | Central Paphos – the official contact page gives only a map pin (34.7769, 32.4198) | 26 80 11 01, paphos.dao@pafda.moi.gov.cy | Not published on the official contact page |
| Tax Department, Paphos District Office (direct tax) | Neofytou Nikolaidi St, Building C, 8011 Paphos (PO Box 60110, 8100 Paphos) | 26 80 43 65 (registration and amendment of details), paphos@tax.mof.gov.cy | Public service hours 08:00–14:30 (Tax Department, all offices) |
| Tax Department, Paphos District Office (VAT) | Neofytou Nikolaidi St, Building A, 8011 Paphos (PO Box 62269, 8062 Paphos) | Contact via TFA only | Public service hours 08:00–14:30 (Tax Department, all offices) |
| Paphos Social Insurance District Office | 1 Filikis Etaireias St, 8047 Paphos | 1450, generalpaphos@sid.mlsi.gov.cy; certificates: veveosispaphos@sid.mlsi.gov.cy | Office hours not published on the official page; phone line 1450 Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
| Road Transport Department, Paphos District Office | Mesogi Industrial Area, 8061 Paphos | Citizen service 26 82 13 51; vehicle inspectors 26 82 13 45 / 26 82 13 44 / 26 82 13 57; driving examiners 26 82 13 41 / 26 82 13 36 / 26 82 13 56 | Not published on the official gov.cy page (unverified) |
| EOA Pafou (Paphos District Local Government Organisation) – head office | 11 Charalambou Mouskou St, corner of Korytsas, 8010 Paphos (PO Box 60474, 8103 Paphos) | 26 81 82 02; faults 7777 7343 (24h), web@eoap.org.cy | Head office 07:30–15:00; customer service centres in Paphos, Peyia and Polis Chrysochous 08:00–13:00 |
| EAC Supply customer service centre, Paphos | 87 Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave, 8021 Paphos | 26 20 60 00, supplypafos@eac.com.cy | Mon–Fri 07:45–13:45 per EAC's last published timetable (to 6 Sep 2026); winter afternoons not yet published for 2026–27 |
| EAC Supply customer service centre, Polis Chrysochous | 6 Makarios Ave, 8820 Polis Chrysochous | 26 32 32 14 / 26 32 32 15, supplypafos@eac.com.cy | Mon–Fri 07:45–13:45 per EAC's last published timetable (to 6 Sep 2026); winter afternoons not yet published for 2026–27 |
| Citizen Service Centre (KEP) Paphos | 62 Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave, 8021 Paphos | 22 30 91 00 (island-wide), keppafos@papd.mof.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
| Citizen Service Centre (KEP) Polis Chrysochous | 1 Evagora Pallikaridi St, 8820 Polis Chrysochous | 22 30 91 00 (island-wide), keppolis@papd.mof.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
Each office links to its official page, checked October 2026.
Help in Paphos
Sources
- Cyprus Mail (23 Jul 2026): average rents by city, quoting the president of the Estate Agents Registration Council, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy: Flats for rent in Cyprus, 2026 guide (16 Jun 2026), asking-rent ranges by district, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy: Renting property in Cyprus, 2026 tenant's guide (13 Jun 2026), deposits, notice, Famagusta holiday lets, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy Insights: 12-month median asking rents by area (only where at least 10 listings), data to 15 October 2026, checked 23 October 2026
Figures checked 23 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.
Questions about living in Paphos
Where do I renew a residence permit in Paphos?
At the Police Aliens and Immigration Unit, Paphos, 22 Eleftheriou Venizelou Ave (corner of Kaniggos St), 2nd floor, 8021 Paphos. By email to the district unit at least one month before the permit or visa expires; one request per family with personal details in capital letters; reply within 5 working days.
Where is the Land Registry in Paphos?
The Paphos District Land Office, New Government Offices, PO Box 62008, 8060 Paphos, phone 17100 (call centre); District Land Officer 26 80 41 54.
How much is rent in Paphos?
In July 2026 the president of the Estate Agents Registration Council put average Paphos rents at €500-550 a month for a one-bedroom and €700-800 for a two-bedroom. Asking rents on new or furnished homes are higher.
How many private schools are there in Paphos?
The Ministry of Education lists 4 approved private secondary schools in Paphos district (March 2026), all teaching in English, 4 private primary schools (September 2026) and 7 private kindergartens (October 2026).