bostadsstöd

Bostadsstöd is a collective term for Sweden’s government subsidies that help households cover housing costs. The system is designed to ease the burden of rent or housing expenses for low-income residents and is composed mainly of two forms: bostadsbidrag and bostadstillägg.

Bostadsbidrag is directed at households with children and at certain student housing situations. The benefit is means-tested and administered by Försäkringskassan. The amount depends on factors such as household income, number of people in the home, rent or housing costs, and the ages of children. Applications are typically submitted online or via contact centers, and decisions are made for specific periods with the possibility of adjustment if circumstances change.

Bostadstillägg is a housing supplement for pensioners with low income, paid as a top-up to the state pension. It is administered by Pensionsmyndigheten and is also means-tested. Eligibility is based on the pension level, housing costs, and household composition. Applications are filed through the agency’s online services or other channels provided by Pensionsmyndigheten.

Both forms require ongoing eligibility checks and may be revised or terminated if a household’s income, housing costs, or composition changes. The programs are an integral part of Sweden’s social security framework, designed to provide predictable support for housing costs to families with children, students, and older adults who have limited means. The exact rules, income limits, and benefit amounts are adjusted periodically by policy changes and administrative decisions.