Housing
In Sweden, you can either buy or rent a house or an apartment. In the rental market, you will find both private and municipal landlords.
In Jönköping Municipality, there are several landlords and housing corporations that provide rental housing. There are also a number of estate agents that can help you find accommodation. Hemnet is a website where you can find housing for sale on the Swedish market.
- Landlords/Housing corporations in Jönköping External link, opens in new window. (here you can register in housing queues for first-hand contracts)
- Hemnet External link, opens in new window. (in Swedish, for buying house/apartment)
- Blocket Bostad External link, opens in new window. (here you can find mainly sublet apartments)
- AirBnB External link, opens in new window. (for visits or a short transitional period between permanent housing)
The housing market in Jönköping is strained, so it can be difficult to find housing. This can, in some cases, require you to consider to be flexible regarding your requests.
To apply for a first-hand contract for an apartment, you generally must register in housing queues. To be able to register in housing queues a Swedish personal identity number is usually required, however some landlords may accept a certified passport copy.
Generally, a personal identity number is crucial in, for instance, moving forward in the process of arranging with long term accommodation. A priority is therefore to set up a personal identity number if you are staying in Sweden for more than 12 months or a co-ordination number if you are staying for less than 12 months.
The high demand on these types of accommodation means that there are long waiting lists, possibly several years. General tips are to register in as many housing queues as possible, be persistant and call landlords regularly to see if they have any available apartments.
Sublet apartments for different lengths of time is also an option and can be easier to get hold of.
When you have acquired accommodation, consider if you may also need:
- Electricity supply contract
- TV, broadband/wifi, TV licence
- Insurance
Most rental apartments in Sweden are unfurnished, meaning they typically do not include furniture such as beds, sofas, or tables. However, kitchen appliances are generally provided. You can expect to find a cooker (stove/oven), fridge, and freezer in place. Additionally, many apartments offer access to a communal laundry room, and some may include a washing machine within the apartment.
