Transitional Housing (Genomgångsbostad)
Social Services Act (2001:453), Settlement Act (2016:38)
What does it mean?
A genomgångsbostad is temporary housing provided by the municipality to persons without permanent accommodation. This housing form is common for newcomers with residence permits during their establishment period, for persons leaving institutional care, and for others who need housing assistance through social services.
The average stay in transitional housing varies but the purpose is always temporary while the resident searches for permanent housing. The lease is between the municipality and the property owner, and the municipality in turn sublets to the resident — often through a subletting contract with limited tenant protection. Standards correspond to regular apartments and rent follows municipal policy, sometimes with rent subsidies.
Key Points
- Temporary housing from the municipality while waiting for permanent housing
- Common for newcomers, persons from institutional care, and social services clients
- Contract is usually subletting through municipality — limited tenant protection
- Purpose is always temporary — active housing search is expected
- Standards correspond to regular apartments with normal rent
Practical Tip
Living in transitional housing? Start searching for permanent housing immediately — join the municipal housing queue and search actively through platforms like Bofrid. Document your housing search as the municipality may require you to show activity.
Legal Basis: Social Services Act (2001:453), Settlement Act (2016:38)