Helsingin Asumisoikeus Oy, commonly known as Haso, is a housing company owned entirely by the City of Helsinki and forms part of the Helsinki city group.11 The company was established on 28 September 1992, and its first housing project was completed in Vuosaari in 1994.39
Haso develops, owns or leases properties, manages residential buildings and grants residents the right to occupy apartments in return for an occupancy payment.3 Its stated operating purpose is to build and maintain right-of-occupancy homes in the City of Helsinki, with competitive cost and quality levels.3 This makes Haso a locally focused provider rather than a national housing organisation.
The organisation serves a broad range of applicants, including singles, families and older people.8 Its website provides information for current residents on moving in, ending an agreement, moving out, maintenance, property management, fees and charges.8 For applicants, Haso explains how to obtain the required queue number and submit either a regular application or an internal application for people already living in a Haso apartment.8
Haso’s housing portfolio covers several districts of Helsinki, with available or recently developed homes listed in areas including Vuosaari, Laajasalo, Mellunkylä, Oulunkylä, Koskela and Pasila.1213 New developments include apartment buildings and other residential projects with homes ranging from studios to larger family apartments.13
The company’s chief executive officer is Harri Palviainen, who began serving as CEO in 2024.2 Haso’s registered municipality is Helsinki, and its listed office address is Työpajankatu 13 A, 00580 Helsinki.3