Asumistukeen

Asumistukeen is the illative case form of the Finnish noun asumistuki, meaning housing support or housing allowance. In Finnish grammar, the illative -en form indicates direction toward or the target of an action. Thus, asumistukeen is used when referring to housing support as the object of an action, such as applying for it. The underlying concept is asumistuki, a Finnish social security benefit.

Asumistuke is a financial benefit administered by Kela (the Finnish Social Insurance Institution) to help cover housing costs for people with low income or high housing costs. It can cover part of rent or mortgage costs and other housing-related expenses, and is available to tenants as well as homeowners in certain circumstances.

Eligibility depends on income, assets, household size, and housing costs. Applicants must reside in Finland and have a lease or documentation of housing expenses. The benefit generally comprises general housing allowance and, for specific situations, a supplementary or special housing allowance.

Application is made to Kela, online or by paper form, with documents such as identity, tenancy agreement, income statements, and mortgage details. Processing typically takes weeks, and decisions are paid monthly. The amount decreases as income rises and may be recalculated after life changes.

Asumistuke, as a form of social security, helps reduce housing-cost burdens but is subject to policy changes and regional cost variations. It is intended to support stable housing for lower-income households.