Due to mining operations and the demolition of old homes, LKAB has replaced Kirunabostäder (KBAB) with 496 homes. Either through turnkey or other financing.
Now it remains for KBAB to build 78 homes that will be ready for occupancy in 2026, but then there will be a break in construction.
– With the price situation that prevails in terms of new production in Kiruna, we cannot meet it financially with the rent levels we have, says Mikael Pudas.
According to Kirunabostäder, the rent would have to be increased by 50 percent for
to count home the investment new apartments.
Long queue time in Kiruna
Kiruna has a large housing shortage that requires long waiting times. Politicians, regardless of party, are aware that more housing is needed if the municipality is to be attractive to move to.
However, the municipal housing company does not have an answer to how the housing shortage is to be solved.
He also has no high hopes for any money from Kiruna’s politicians.
– I think that Kiruna municipality must work out its financial situation first, says Pudas.
Hear the CEO develop his thoughts on the housing situation in Kiruna.