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Land policy guidelines and statistics

Land policy guidelines and statistics
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The allocation of plots by the City of Helsinki is guided by plot allocation guidelines. They include principles such as the selection of plot recipients, plot allocation methods (sale, lease, lease with the right to purchase) and plot pricing. The guidelines are complemented by application instructions.

Land use policy guidelines

  • Plot allocation guidelines. 29 January 2019 (PDF, in Finnish)
  • Guide to the application of plot allocation guidelines. 29 January 2019 (PDF, in Finnish)
  • A decision made by the Helsinki City Board on 1 April 2019 (PDF, in Finnish)(Link leads to external service)
  • Land acquisition and land policy principles related to detailed planning (PDF, in Finnish)
  • Land acquisition and land policy principles related to detailed planning. Application instructions (PDF, in Finnish)
  • A decision made by the Helsinki City Board on 26 April 2021 (PDF, in Finnish) 

Explore the topic

  • A quick guide to leasing and purchasing residential plots from the City of Helsinki (PDF, in Finnish)
  • Key figures of land policy (PDF, in Finnish)

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