From the beginning of 2025, the gross income of a one-person household selected for Heka's apartment may not exceed EUR 3,540. If the household includes more than one adult over 18 years of age, the income limit is increased by EUR 2,480/adult. If the household includes children under the age of 18, the income limit is increased by EUR 650 for the first child and EUR 600 for the other children.
Examples of income limits:
| Number of people in the household | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 adult | €3,540 |
| 2 adults | €6,020 |
| 1 adult and 1 child | €4,190 |
| 2 adults and 1 child | €6,670 |
| 2 adults and 2 children | €7,270 |
| 2 adults and 3 children | €7,870 |
Source: ARA (In Finnish)(Link leads to external service)
An exception can be made to the income limits if an apartment transfer within Heka is due to a reason beyond the tenant's control or if there are no applicants who meet the criteria for tenant selection.
In Heka’s tenant selection process, priority will continue to be given to those in the most urgent need of housing, the most deprived and low-income applicants. A maximum income limit will be introduced in addition to these criteria.
