Apply for general housing allowance
General housing allowance is applied for from Kela, and it can help low-income households with housing costs. Your application is processed faster when the attachments are ready.
You will need
- Online banking credentials
- Your lease
- Details of your household's income
Steps
Estimate the allowance with the calculator
Kela's website has a housing allowance calculator that gives you an idea before you apply.
Determine your household
Gather the attachments
Fill in the application in OmaKela
Send the attachments
Follow the processing
Report changes
Check the decision
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