Bostøtte (Housing Allowance)

Bostøtte is a state support program for individuals with low income and high housing costs in Norway. The amount of housing allowance you can receive each month depends on the income and housing expenses of your household. If the total income of all adults in the household exceeds the upper income limit, you are not entitled to housing allowance regardless of housing costs. The program uses pre-tax income for calculations. The support is designed to help individuals and families afford adequate housing, with eligibility determined by income thresholds that vary based on household size. Applications are processed monthly with decisions and payments made on the 20th of each month. The allowance amount varies with income changes, and applicants must report any changes in their circumstances.