Kaksikotisille

Kaksikotisille is a Finnish term used primarily in housing, social policy, and public discourse to refer to households that have two homes or two separate dwelling units. The word is formed from kaksi (two) and koti (home) with the suffix -sille, which marks the recipient or target of an action, effectively meaning “for those with two homes.” In practice, the exact meaning of kaksikotisille varies by context and there is no single standardized definition.

In policy and administrative language, kaksikotisille can describe situations such as households that own or rent two dwellings, or living arrangements where two independent units are situated in the same property or in close proximity. It may also be used to refer to people who maintain multiple residences due to work, study, family arrangements, or other practical considerations. Because programs, subsidies, and tax rules differ across sectors and municipalities, the interpretation of what constitutes a kaksikotinen household is often context-specific.

The term is primarily descriptive and discursive rather than a fixed legal category. It appears in discussions about housing need assessments, welfare and tax policy, and urban planning where multiple-residence living patterns influence eligibility, benefits, or housing supply. For precise implications, policy texts typically define the term within the relevant program or regulation. See also related concepts such as multiple-residence households and two-family housing.