ABOUT NAL
The Finnish Youth Housing Association NAL, established in 1971, defends young people’s interests in housing matters.
Who we are
The Youth Housing Association NAL (Nuorisoasuntoliitto NAL ry) exists to ensure that every young person has a home where they feel safe and comfortable.
We work to prevent youth homelessness and support young people in becoming independent. NAL advocates for better conditions for youth housing and produces and shares information about themes relevant to young people’s housing.
NAL is the national umbrella organisation for 19 local youth housing associations. We develop and rent youth apartments in cooperation with our housing company, NAL Asunnot Oy, and our local associations. We also provide independent living support services together with NAL Palvelut Oy.
National Member Organisations
Local Associations
NAL has five national member associations
Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authoritie
Youth of the National Coalition Party
The Social Democratic Youth
The Finnish Centre Youth
The Left Youth
NAL has 19 local associations across Finland.
If you want to know about free apartments in your city or town, contact your nearest association. You may also apply for apartments at your local NAL office.
The contact information for our local associations can be found here.
Advocacy
NAL advocates on behalf of young people to ensure they have access to adequate and affordable housing.
Housing
With NAL Asunnot Oy, NAL rents out homes for young people under the age of 30.
Services
NAL Palvelut Oy provides a range of services to young people and families.
WHAT WE DO
NAL is an expert in youth living and a supervisor of youth interests in housing-related matters.
We work to ensure that there are enough affordable apartments for young people, that they have sufficient economic security to cover rent and well-being in their everyday life, and that they have access to services that support their daily living and well-being.
NAL owns and rents out apartments to people under 30 through NAL Asunnot, and helps youths with housing related matters and the challenges of everyday life through NAL Palvelut.
Homes for young people
We offer comfortable, safe, and affordable housing for young adults under the age of 30. We build homes to rent in areas with high demand — Finland's bigger cities and growth centers. NAL Asunnot Oy along with some of our partnered local youth housing associations, construct and rent these apartments.
In designing the apartments, we ensure they meet the size, location, and equipment needs of young people. The majority of our apartments are studios or one-bedroom units, and they are located near good public transport links. There are also some larger apartments suitable for families and shared living.
We encourage our residents to be active and influence their living conditions and surroundings. NAL buildings have resident committees, elected annually at residents' meetings. These committees can organize activities or make purchases for resident activities within the allocated budget. Local youth housing associations and housing counselors play a crucial role in supporting resident activities. The associations organize various resident evenings and events. The board of NAL Asunnot Oy also includes resident representation.
You can apply for a NAL home by filling out a housing application. For questions related to the housing application, please contact NAL Asunnot or the local association in the area where you are applying for an apartment.
A PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE
We provide our residents with information, advice, and opportunities for participation, as well as individual support for independent living if needed. Residents are interviewed and oriented during the housing application process.
Housing counseling is individual guidance on housing-related matters. The supported housing service is a comprehensive support service for young people’s independence and securing independent living.
For more information about housing services, contact the local NAL associations. In the Helsinki metropolitan area, supported housing services are provided by NAL Palvelut Oy.
We also publish an annual guide called A Home of Your Own, aimed at young people who are becoming independent and moving into their own homes.