Information on apartment availability for applicants

Updated 8/2025

We currently have over 2200 valid housing applications in our system. We receive many questions regarding the availability of apartments and the status of the housing application. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Are there any apartments immediately available? 
Immediately available apartments are not shown on our website. Studios, 1-bedroom-apartments and 2-bedroom-apartments which become available in August 2025 have already been rented out. We have some rooms in shared apartments available quickly, so if you are still looking for an apartment from Tampere in August, apply for a room in shared apartment.

How are tenants selected?
We make all tenant selections based on the housing applications, so all applicants must submit an electronic housing application on our website. We consider the reasons for needing a new apartment and the urgency of the situation of each tenant, so applicants in the most urgent need for housing will be prioritized. Therefore, the number and situation of other applicants who have applied for same apartment have an influence on the apartment offering.

Since we have received state support for constructing affordable housing, there are wealth and income limits we need to consider when selecting tenants.

What is my position in the apartment queue?
POAS does not have apartment queues at all, as all tenant selections are made based on the applicants’ need of an apartment and the urgency of their situation.

I have submitted an application but I have not received any response?
Unfortunately we cannot respond to all applicants, but we will contact you by email if we are able to offer you an apartment.

How can I edit my application?
Housing applications cannot be edited online. If you wish to make changes to your application, you can just submit a new one. Submitting a new application will automatically expire the previous one. Since all tenants are selected based on the urgency of the situation, the submission date of the application does not affect your chances of getting an apartment. The application is valid for three months, so please submit a new application also, if you are still in need of an apartment after three months.

What if I cannot provide the attachments when submitting the application?
No worries, you can still apply for an apartment! Attachments, such as an employment contract or a certificate of a study place, are asked at the latest when we are making the rental agreement. So you can provide your attachments later on. We recommend you to submit your housing application as soon as you know you need a new apartment, even if you do not yet have the necessary attachments. Then we can take a look at your situation already in advance.

I found a nice apartment on your website, how can I go to see it?
The apartment selection shown on our website covers our entire selection of rental apartments, including those that are currently occupied. Unfortunately, vacant apartments are not shown separately.

You will be able to see the apartment after you have received an apartment offer. If the apartment cannot be visited during previous tenancy, you will have the opportunity to accept the offered apartment based on photos and other information provided. So please familiarize yourself with our apartment selection carefully before applying. Photos, layouts, rents and other details of our housing complexes can be found in our apartment selection.

Does making an appointment to POAS office or calling affect my chances of getting an apartment?
Calling or visiting the office will not affect your chances of getting an apartment, as all apartments are rented based on the housing applications, and we will consider the situation of all applicants when offering apartments. You may have to queue for our phone service, especially during busy times. If you want to update your information or tell us more about your housing needs, please submit a new housing application.

How can I improve my chances of getting an apartment?
In addition to the other applicants, the chances of getting an apartment depend on the number of available apartments as well. If you apply for a certain type or size of apartment in a particular building, you may have to wait a long time before that kind of apartment is vacated. If you need an apartment quickly, we recommend that you apply for a wide range of different types of apartments in different areas. For example, if you are looking for an apartment in Hervanta area with a maximum rent of EUR 550 per month, do not limit your application to studio apartments only. In many of our housing complexes, there are also 1-bedroom-apartments in the same price range. Please also note that some of our housing complexes are directed to students only, so in principal we cannot offer an apartment from these complexes to employed applicants. You can find information on these apartments in our apartment selection.

What is the best time of the year to get an apartment?
The number of applicants and vacant apartments varies in different seasons. In the spring and early summer, there are more apartments vacated in relation to the number of applications compared to other seasons. In August-September, there are the most applicants, and all available apartments are rented out quickly. If you are able to schedule your moving later in the fall (October-November) or spring, you may have a better chance of getting an apartment from us.

Before applying, please familiarize yourself with our application instructions, where you will find more information regarding our tenant selections and application process.