Housing

Housing queues

In big cities, first-hand flats go to whoever has queued longest. Join on day one — even if you do not need a flat yet.

Last checked 14 Oct 2026Official sources

How queues work

You register an account and your queue time starts counting. Some queues charge a yearly fee to keep your place.
You apply for (“register interest in”) flats you like. Among applicants who meet the landlord’s conditions — usually income — the one with the longest queue time gets the offer.
Answer offers on time: missing deadlines can cost you your place.
Queue times in central Stockholm and Gothenburg can be many years; newer buildings and suburbs are faster.

Your city

Choose your city to see its housing queue and municipal housing company.

Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

Housing

In big cities, first-hand flats go to whoever has queued longest. Join on day one — even if you do not need a flat yet.

Last checked 14 Oct 2026Official sources

You register an account and your queue time starts counting. Some queues charge a yearly fee to keep your place.
You apply for (“register interest in”) flats you like. Among applicants who meet the landlord’s conditions — usually income — the one with the longest queue time gets the offer.
Answer offers on time: missing deadlines can cost you your place.
Queue times in central Stockholm and Gothenburg can be many years; newer buildings and suburbs are faster.

Your city

Choose your city to see its housing queue and municipal housing company.

Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.