The purpose of the Helsinki benefit is to promote the employment of unemployed Helsinki residents. The support is granted to private and third-sector employers to cover hiring costs. You can receive the support for hiring an unemployed Helsinki resident who has been unemployed for at least three months and whose need for services has been assessed by Helsinki Employment Services.
You cannot receive the Helsinki benefit for the same employment relationship together with a pay subsidy or the employment support for people aged 55 or over.
The Helsinki benefit covers 50% of the hiring costs, up to EUR 1,500 per month. The support can be granted for a maximum of 12 months. In the case of an apprenticeship, the support can be granted for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
Applying for the Helsinki benefit
Fill in the application in the Helsinki benefit card E-services or on a form. Attach the required documents.
How the process works
1. Hire an unemployed Helsinki resident.
2. Make sure that the conditions for granting the Helsinki benefit are met.
3. Submit your Helsinki benefit application. You can apply for the Helsinki benefit via the online Helsinki benefit service or using the application form. Be sure to attach the necessary attachments to the application.
4. You will be informed of the decision by letter.
5. The City pays the Helsinki benefit to the employer.
6. Report any changes in the employment relationship.
Processing time
About four weeks.
Use the online service
Apply for the Helsinki benefit via the online Helsinki benefit service
Fill in a form
Alternatively, you can download and fill out the application form
Send the filled out application and its attachments via a secure connection https://suojattusahkoposti.hel.fi/ to helsinkilisa@hel.fi.
If necessary, you can also send the filled out application form and attachments to the following address: Työllisyyspalvelut, Helsinki-lisä, PO Box 70, 00099 City of Helsinki.