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Accommodation in Helsinki

The Info Bank Accommodation page contains general information on accommodation, the different types of accommodation, and moving to new accommodation.

The Helsinki Metropolitan Area Accommodation page contains information and links about short-term accommodation, youth accommodation and application for right-of-occupancy apartments.

Right-of-occupancy housing (Asumisoikeusasunnot)

The Real Estate Department pages contain a list of right-of-occupancy apartments in Helsinki in Finnish.

Property lessors in Helsinki

The Info Bank nationwide Where to find accommodation page contains a list of agencies for rented apartments.

City of Helsinki rented accommodation (Helsingin kaupungin vuokra-asunnot)

Tenant selection is based on the need for accommodation, and on income and financial resources. A search for city rented apartments can be made via the Stadin asunnot website in Finnish, Swedish and English or in person at the Stadin asunnot customer service outlet.

Stadin asunnot service outlet (Stadin asuntojen palvelupiste)
Itämerenkatu 3
00180 Helsinki

Open Mon 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tue - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Telephone service Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tel. (09) 310 13030 

City of Helsinki Real Estate Department (Helsingin kaupungin asuntoasiainosasto)

The Real Estate Departmentprovides rented apartments and grants loans and subsidies for apartment procurement, construction and repair. Read more on the Department’s website in Finnish, Swedish and English.

Accommodation for special groups

Apartments for the elderly

The Where to Find Accommodation page in the senior citizen’s section of the Social Services Department website contains information on apartments for the elderly in Finnish and Swedish. 

See also the website of the Helsinki’s Senior Foundation (Helsingin Seniorisäätiö) in Finnish.

Housing services for the disabled

The Social Services Department website contains information about housing services for the disabled in Finnish.

Moving

The City of Helsinki website provides a reminder of the agreements which must be made when moving (electricity, water). View the information in Finnish, Swedish and English.

The Environment Centre website contains information on waste management in Finnish, Swedish and English.

Residents’ Associations

If you wish to influence the matters of your residential area, you can either join a residents’ association (asukasyhdistys) in your neighbourhood, or establish one. Taking part in a residents’ association is also a great way to meet other residents of your area.

Read more about the residents’ associations in Helsinki from the website of Helsinki Neighbourhoods Association Helka in Finnish and English.