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Income limits for general housing allowance

Because housing allowance is for those on a low income, there are income limits. If a household’s income before taxes is higher than this limit, no housing allowance is available. A household typically comprises the persons sharing living quarters.

You can also use an online calculator to estimate the effect of your income on the amount of housing allowance available to you. Please note that the calculator can only provide an estimate.

Government proposes cuts to the general housing allowance

The Government is proposing changes that would cut the amount of the general housing allowance for some recipients. The Government proposes that the assets of the household would affect the amount of the housing allowance. In addition, the maximum amount of recognised housing costs in some towns would decrease due to changes in the municipal categories. The changes would come into effect on 1 January 2025. In addition, Parliament has already previously decided that general housing allowance will no longer be available for owner-occupied homes starting 1 January 2025.

Read more about the government's proposal

Examples of income limits for the general housing allowance in different municipalities

The examples below show the income limits for general housing allowance which apply to households with up to 5 persons. If there are more than 5 persons in your household, the income limits applicable to your household will be higher than those shown in the examples. For more information specific to your situation, use the se an online calculator (in Finnish) for general housing allowance.

Income limits as of 1 April 2024

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The amounts are rounded up to the nearest euro.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 1,844 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,630 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,348 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,982 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 4,574 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,428 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,146 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,780 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 4,372 per month.

Three-adult household

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  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,944 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,578 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 4,170 per month.

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The amounts are rounded up to the nearest euro.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 1,612 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,318 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 2,966 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,568 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 4,132 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,116 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,764 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,366 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,930 per month.

Three-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,562 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,164 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,728 per month.

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The amounts are rounded up to the nearest euro.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 1,506 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,162 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 2,778 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,356 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 3,910 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 1,960 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,576 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,154 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,708 per month.

Three-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,374 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,952 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,506 per month.

Income limits 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The income limit depends on the number of adult and child members of the household. The EUR 300 deduction from earnings has been factored in.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 2,119 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,986 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,777 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 4,454 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 5,072 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,851 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,642 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 4,319 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 4,967 per month.

Three-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 3,507 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 4,184 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 4,802 per month.

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The income limit depends on the number of adult and child members of the household. The EUR 300 deduction from earnings has been factored in.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 2,073 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,903 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,651 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 4,299 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 4,898 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,768 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,516 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 4,164 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 4,763 per month.

Three-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 3,381 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 4,029 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 4,628 per month.

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The income limit depends on the number of adult and child members of the household. The EUR 300 deduction from earnings has been factored in.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 1,797 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,531 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,196 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,518 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 4,372 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,396 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,061 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,672 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 4,237 per month.

Three-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,926 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,537 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 4,102 per month.

If a household’s income before taxes is higher than the income limit shown below, no housing allowance is available. The income limit depends on the number of adult and child members of the household. The EUR 300 deduction from earnings has been factored in.

One-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 1 adult, the income limit is EUR 1,671 per month
  • 1 adult + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,346 per month
  • 1 adult + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 2,972 per month
  • 1 adult + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,554 per month
  • 1 adult + 4 children, the income limit is EUR 4,107 per month.

Two-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 2 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,211 per month
  • 2 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 2,837 per month
  • 2 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,419 per month
  • 2 adults + 3 children, the income limit is EUR 3,972 per month.

Three-adult household

If the household consists of

  • 3 adults, the income limit is EUR 2,702 per month
  • 3 adults + 1 child, the income limit is EUR 3,284 per month
  • 3 adults + 2 children, the income limit is EUR 3,837 per month.

 

Last modified 21/10/2024
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