Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Tel Aviv?

Most cluster in Herzliya Pituach. Rent runs ~220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Tel Aviv?

Typically high-end at $1900–2800/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Tel Aviv?

Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

What is the talent index in Tel Aviv?

90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Government and public affairs occupiers in Tel Aviv typically cluster in Herzliya Pituach, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($1900–2800/sqft), and pay around 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Herzliya Pituach.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($1900–2800/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Tel Aviv: 90/100.

Government and public affairs office space in Tel Aviv

Government and public affairs occupiers in Tel Aviv typically cluster in Herzliya Pituach, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($1900–2800/sqft), and pay around 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Herzliya Pituach.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($1900–2800/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 6 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Tel Aviv: 90/100.

Where they cluster

Government and public affairs occupiers in Tel Aviv typically anchor in Herzliya Pituach. Tech R&D (Microsoft, Apple, Intel), AI, cyber, semiconductor design.

What they pay

Class A rent in Tel Aviv runs 220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) on a 5-year lease with 6 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical government and public affairs fit-out targets high-end specification at $1900–2800/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Tel Aviv typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. Among the deepest tech, AI, cyber, and defense talent pools globally. Strong feed from Tel Aviv University, Technion, Hebrew University, and the IDF tech units (8200, Talpiot). English fluency is structural in tech.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 23%. Net leases. 5-7 year terms standard. Free rent of 4-9 months and TI of ILS 600-1,200/sqm typical on a 5-year deal.

Key facts

city	Tel Aviv
industry	Government and public affairs
naics	813, 541820
preferredSubmarket	Herzliya Pituach
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$1900–2800/sqft
sqftPerSeat	240
classARentLocal	220 ILS/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$66/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	12.4%
typicalLeaseYears	5
typicalRentFreeMonths	6
talentIndex	90
corporateTaxPct	23%

Frequently asked questions

Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Tel Aviv?: Most cluster in Herzliya Pituach. Rent runs ~220 ILS/sqft ($66 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Tel Aviv?: Typically high-end at $1900–2800/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Tel Aviv?: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
What is the talent index in Tel Aviv?: 90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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