Housing in Raahe
Local information
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Rental dwelling
You can request information on vacant rental dwellings from the following organisations:
Real estate company Kiinteistö Oy Kummatti
Ratsukatu 7 B, 92150 Raahe
Tel. 044 710 7379
Real estate company Kiinteistö Oy Vihannin Kantti
Kirkkotie 2, 86400 Vihanti
Tel. 040 311 0354
Housing Foundation of Raahe Region (Raahen seudun Asuntosäätiö)
Ollinsaarenkuja 1, Raahe
Tel. 08 211 7251
Pattijoki Youth Housing Association (Pattijoen Nuorisoasunnot ry)
Estate agent Raahen OP-Kiinteistökeskus Oy
Kirkkokatu 34, 92100 Raahe
Tel. 010 257 6242
House managing agency Raahen Isännöintityö Oy
Palokunnankatu 19 B, 92100 Raahe
Tel. 08 223 8714
Senior housing association Vihannin Vanhustenkotiyhdistys ry
Kirkkojärventie 11 and Kirkkotie 15, 86400 Vihanti
Tel. 040 550 8916
Read more: Rental dwelling.
Kummatti real estate company (Kiinteistö Oy Kummatti)
Rental housingLink redirects to another websiteHousing Foundation of Raahe Region (Raahen seudun Asuntosäätiö)
Rental housingLink redirects to another websiteYou can also search for rental dwellings from the following housing websites:
Owner-occupied housing
Most Finns live in owner-occupied dwellings, in other words in dwellings they themselves own. If you buy your own dwelling, it is often less expensive in the long term than living in a rental dwelling.
Read more: Owner-occupied housing.
Temporary housing
If you need temporary housing in the Raahe region, see the following links for further information.
Read more: Temporary housing.
Accommodation in a crisis situation
If you become homeless due to a crisis or accident, contact the social welfare office.
Social welfare office
Rantakatu 8 E, 3rd floor, 92100 Raahe
Tel. 040 135 8021, 8 am–11 am on weekdays
If your dwelling has been damaged as a result of, say, a fire or water damage, home insurance can, in some cases, cover a part of the additional living expenses. Contact your insurance company as soon as the damage has occurred.
If a member of your family is violent towards you or threatens you with violence, you can seek protection in the Mother and Child Home and Shelter of Raahe (Raahen ensi- ja turvakoti). You can call a shelter at any time of the day or night. You do not need to give your name when you call.
Mother and Child Home and Shelter of Raahe
Fellmaninpuistokatu 11, 92100 Raahe
Tel. 08 221 202
Read more: Accommodation in a crisis situation.
The Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters
The Mother and Child Home and Shelter of RaaheLink redirects to another websiteSupported and service housing
In Finland, supported housing (tukiasuminen) and service housing (palveluasuminen) are available to those in need of support in living independently, such as elderly or disabled persons.
Contact the social welfare office for further information.
Social welfare office
Rantakatu 8 E, 3rd floor, 92100 Raahe
Tel. 040 135 8021, 8 am–11 am on weekdays
Read more: Supported and service housing.
Homelessness
If you end up homeless, contact your the social welfare office.
Social welfare office
Rantakatu 8 E, 3rd floor, 92100 Raahe
Tel. 040 135 8021, 8 am–11 am on weekdays
Read more: Accommodation in a crisis situation.
Housing allowance
If you are on a low income, you may be eligible to receive housing allowance from the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, Kela. You can apply for housing allowance at a Kela office in Raahe.
Kela's Raahe office
Kauppakatu 42, 92100 Raahe
See Kela's website for office opening hours. You can also apply for housing allowance online.
Read more: Housing allowance.
Kela (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland)
Search for a customer service pointLink redirects to another websiteWaste management and recycling
Every residential property must have an agreement with a waste disposal company on the collection and transport of waste. Such an agreement can apply to the property or be a joint agreement involving several properties.
Further information on waste management in the Raahe region is available on the website of the Town of Raahe.
Read more: Waste management and recycling.