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Apply for municipal housing
Municipal housing is an offer to people who cannot find housing on their own. The municipality owns the homes and rents them out at reduced prices.
What is municipal housing?
Municipal housing is homes that the municipality owns and rents to people who need help finding housing. Rent is often lower than on the private market.
There is a limited number of municipal homes, so there may be a waiting list. The municipality prioritizes those with the greatest need.
Who can get municipal housing?
- You must be without housing or at risk of losing your home
- You must have tried to find housing yourself without success
- You must have legal residence in Norway
- You must usually have lived in the municipality for a certain time
- Financial, social or health conditions make it difficult to find housing
How to apply for municipal housing
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Go to your municipality's website. Search for "municipal housing" or "housing". Find the application form.
Tip!
You can also call the municipality service office for help.
Useful tips
- Apply as early as possible - there can be a long waiting time
- Keep the municipality updated if your situation changes
- You can appeal rejection to the municipality's appeals board
- NAV can help with temporary housing while you wait
- You can apply for housing allowance to help with rent
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Last updated: 15 February 2026