Financial assistance (ekonomiskt bistånd)
Support from the municipality when your money doesn’t cover the basics.
Quick check: does this apply to you?
Answer yes or no on each line. Nothing is saved.
- You don’t have enough money for the basics
- You have first used other options, such as other support and savings
What affects the decision
- The whole household’s income and assets
- That you look for work if you are able to work
What to do
- Read the rules and current amounts at your municipality.
- Gather bank statements, rent notices and details about the household’s income.
- Contact the municipality, for example through its contact centre or social services.
- You get a decision. If your situation changes, you usually need to report it.
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