Ministry of the Environment requests comments on changes to resident selection in affordable ARA housing

4.3.2024 13.42
Kaksi nuorta portaikossa kantamassa Peikonlehteä. Nuoret muuttavat uuteen asuntoon.
The aim of the legislative amendments circulated for comments is to clarify the resident selection procedure for affordable state-subsidised dwellings. According to the draft government proposal, the amendments will make it easier especially for people who have fled from Ukraine to find a dwelling. Comments can be submitted until 12 April.

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