How to apply for housing
AYY offers its members the opportunity to apply for affordable student housing owned by the Student Union. Please read the instructions on how to apply for housing.
Housing
News
Good news for residents in shared apartments: Here’s how you can receive your own housing allowance while living in a friends’ apartment!
A joint liability rental agreement may affect the housing allowance, as Kela typically grants only one housing allowance for a shared household, which is influenced by the income of both residents. However, residents in friends’ apartments may receive separate housing allowances if Kela reviews them as separate households. This requires tenants with a joint liability rental agreement to draft a mutual possession agreement for the apartment and submit it as an appendix with their housing allowance application to Kela. Tenants draft the possession agreement by themselves.
The contract for the Otakaari 15 student housing project has been signed
Aalto University Student Union and Varte Ltd have signed an agreement for a student housing construction project in Otaniemi, Espoo. The project will be implemented on Otaniemi campus area at Otakaari 15, on a plot bordering Martti Levón Park. The project includes the construction of 153 student apartments in a residential building with 4–6 floors and 3 staircases. The total floor area of the building will be 4,465 m2. The property will also include geothermal heating and a solar power system with a capacity of 30 kWp.
Changes to AYY’s pricelist and rental facility user hours starting 1 Jan 2025
AYY is simplifying the booking for rental facilities by standardising user hours and rental prices. Changes will take effect on 1 Jan 2025.
Immediately available apartments for short-term rental in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki
Are you an exchange student or a doctoral student in need of a temporary home in Helsinki? Now you have the opportunity to move into immediately available studios and two-room apartments on Turkismiehentie, Pitäjänmäki!Apply for housing
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Information about our properties.
For residents
The ABCs of housing
On this page, you will find a collection of general housing instructions, such as the booking of laundry rooms or getting a parking space for yourself.
Frequently asked questions about housing
This page features a collection of common questions that residents may have. If you cannot find an answer to your question here, contact Housing Services, [email protected]
Defect situations and door opening service
Information on door opening services and what to do in defect situations.
Forms
On this site, you will find housing-related forms.
Rent payment and deposit
Information on security deposit and rent payment.
Buildings
Information about our buildings in Espoo and Helsinki.
Housing regulations and strategy
Housing regulations
Changes in housing
This site contains different changes to housing situations including a temporary move from an apartment, switching apartments, subleasing, compensating the right of residence and residents leaving family or friend apartments.
Residents’ democracy - active neighbour relations
In resident activities, you have the opportunity to influence the comfort and sense of community in your living environment.
Recycling and waste disposal
This page provides instructions on how to recycle unnecessary items and sort your waste properly.
Housing and nuisance
Respect fellow residents for a harmonious living environment. Please address disruptive behaviour directly with the person in question. If necessary, you can report recurring disturbances to AYY.
Cleaning instructions for common areas in shared apartments
On this page, you will find instructions for keeping common areas in shared apartments tidy.
Furniture and renovation
Make your home reflect your personality! On this page, you will find instructions for painting your apartment and finding furniture.
Moving
For new residents
On this page, we have compiled important information for those who move houses, including details related to keys, the condition and renovation of the apartment, as well as electricity contracts.
Departing residents
Are you moving out of AYY apartment? On this page, you will find instructions for returning keys and cleaning the apartment when moving out.
Final cleaning
On this page you will find instructions for final cleaning. When you move out, it is your responsibility to clean the apartment and leave it in a good condition for the next resident moving in.
Apartment transfer
Note! We are currently updating the pages. The best way to get an answer to your question is to ask directly at [email protected].