Housing and property

The Government wishes to pursue a social housing policy. The goal is that everyone should be able to live in good housing in a good residential environment. The Government makes active endeavours to combat homelessness. Agriculture has an important role to play in maintaining a decentralised settlement pattern and ensuring employment in large areas of Norway.

It is the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development that is responsible for housing and house-building policy. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for agricultural policy. The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion works to strengthen consumer rights.

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Research on local governments and regions, dwellings, buildings and the environment

The Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is responsible for areas of expertise that include local government administration and the implementation of elections, regional and district policy and housing and building policy.

Simplification and expertise development in the construction sector

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 08.10.2012]

«The Government will facilitate a simpler and more efficient building application process. We must ensure that the quality of new buildings improves and that we raise the expertise in the construction industry,» says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

A pro-active and forward-looking housing policy

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 08.10.2012]

«Everyone in Norway should live safely and well. The Government will therefore set aside about NOK 24 billion to loans and subsidies for various housing measures and housing support in 2013,» says the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

World Urban Forum 2012

[Article, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 13.09.2012]

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development participated in the first week of September on the Sixth Session of World Urban Forum, on invitation from UN-Habitat.

White paper: Good buildings for a better society

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 15.06.2012]

“The Government wants to facilitate energy-efficient, good quality buildings while simplifying building rules at the same time. People should spend less time, money and paper on bureaucracy,” says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

Housing construction works well most places

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 23.02.2012]

«Construction of new housing is rapidly stepped up when populations grow and home prices rise. This is positive, but the large cities are facing challenges,» says Minister Liv Signe Navarsete.

New subsidies for establishing homes in rural areas

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 06.10.2011]

"The Government proposes devoting NOK 20 million in 2012 to a new subsidy to increase the number of homes available in municipalities with small and uncertain housing markets and/or a lack of homes," says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

More can make use of the Rent Disputes Tribunal

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 06.10.2011]

From 2012, the Bergen and Trondheim offices of the Rent Disputes Tribunal will offer their services to all those who live in the counties of Hordaland and Trøndelag. This is proposed by the Government in connection with the National Budget for 2012.

The Government continues its initiatives for those who are struggling most in the housing market

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 06.10.2011]

"The Government wishes to help those who are having the hardest time in the housing market. In 2012, we shall be continuing housing support, starting loans and the other good schemes we offer through the Norwegian State Housing Bank. The Government is prioritising social housing policy," says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.

Money to improve living conditions in Bergen and Trondheim

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 06.10.2011]

"The Government wishes to help improve the environment and local factors in residential areas of Bergen and Trondheim that face special challenges. The Government proposes that the two cities receive a total of NOK 7.5 million for area initiatives in 2012," says Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.