Asuminen Espoossa
Accommodation in Espoo
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, application for right-of-occupancy apartments, and homelessness, as well as recycling centres in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Owner-occupied housing in Espoo
At the beginning of 2008 the average price per square metre for older apartment blocks in Espoo was EUR 2,645.
Right-of-occupancy housing
The City of Espoo website contains a list of right-of-occupancy apartments in Espoo in Finnish.
Rented accommodation in Espoo
The Info Bank nationwide Where to find accommodation page contains a list of agencies for rented apartments.
City of Espoo rented accommodation
Tenants are selected, for example, on the basis of the degree of need for accommodation and on income. Applications for an apartment are not restricted to Espoo residents. Further information can be obtained from Espoon Kruunu Oy, tel. 09 816 58050, Mon–Wed 9 a.m–12 noon, Fri 8 a.m.-12 noon.
Address: Upseerinkatu 3 B, 02600 ESPOO
Office hours: Mon-Wed 1 p.m.–3 p.m., Thu 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-12 noon.
Application in Finnish.
Accommodation for special groups
Applications for City of Espoo apartments for the disabled and service housing for the elderly are made using the same form as for the city’s rented accommodation. Finnish language and Swedish language application form. Generally speaking, selection for apartments designed for the disabled is through a recommendation from services for the disabled, and for service housing for the elderly through a recommendation from the service housing manager. City of Espoo service housing in Finnish and Swedish.
Moving house
The Info Bank Moving House page contains important information on moving to a new apartment.
The mover’s information pack on the City of Espoo website gives advice on planning your move in Finnish.
Waste management in Espoo
The City of Espoo website contains information on waste management in Finnish and Swedish.