Housing and housing support
Help finding and keeping housing
Need help with housing? Husbanken (the Norwegian State Housing Bank) and your municipality have several schemes that can help you obtain or keep a home. Here you’ll find guides for housing benefit, start-up loans and municipal housing.
Did you know? Husbanken and the municipality have several schemes that can help you find or keep housing. Housing allowance, starter loans and municipal housing are available for those who need it.
Choose what you need help with
Apply for housing allowance
MediumGet financial support to pay rent or housing costs
Apply for starter loan
MediumLoan from the municipality for those who can't get a loan from a regular bank
Apply for municipal housing
MediumRent housing from the municipality if you cannot find housing yourself
Who can get help?
Housing allowance
For those with low income and high housing costs. Both renters and homeowners can apply.
Starter loan
For those who cannot get a loan from a regular bank, but have the ability to service a loan over time.
Municipal housing
For those who cannot find housing on their own due to health, finances or other circumstances.
Related services
Other services that may be useful to you.
Need help?
Contact Husbanken or your municipality for personal guidance.
Last updated 16 February 2026