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Are you looking for help with your housing costs?

  1. Housing allowance is affected by several factors, such as your income and your housing costs
    You can get housing allowance if your income does not exceed the income limit for your municipality. Only part of your housing costs is taken into account when calculating your housing allowance.
    Read more about the factors that affect the housing allowance.
  2. Calculate the amount of housing allowance that may be available to you
    Because there are several factors that affect the housing allowance, the easiest way to get an estimate is to use our calculator.
    Go to the calculator.
  3. Apply for housing allowance in OmaKela
    You can apply for housing allowance in the OmaKela e-service. OmaKela is available in Finnish and Swedish.
    Go to OmaKela.
  4. Remember to report changes in your circumstances
    Once you have been granted housing allowance, you must notify us if, for example, you move or if your income or housing costs change. This is to make sure that your benefit is paid at the correct rate and that you do not lose out on any benefit due to you.
    Report changes.

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undefined Students will be transferred from the general housing allowance scheme to the student housing supplement scheme on 1 August 2025

Students will be transferred from the general housing allowance scheme to the student housing supplement scheme on 1 August 2025

Parliament has decided to transfer students from the general housing allowance scheme to the student housing supplement scheme. Students have been eligible for general housing allowance since autumn 2017. Starting in August 2025, students will again be included in the student housing supplement scheme.

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