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Latest Policy news — Stockholm

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Stockholm's Updated Building Norms and Green Zone Rules Are Set to Reshape Housing Costs for City Residents

A package of city planning changes taking effect in late 2026 is expected to push up rents and renovation costs in several districts while also targeting energy savings that planners say will cut household bills over time.

4 July 20263 min read

Stockholm Accelerates Zoning Reform as City Pushes 30,000 New Homes by 2030

A sweeping overhaul of the city's detailed development plans is moving through Stadsbyggnadsnämnden this summer, and residents in Bromma, Farsta and Skärholmen will feel the effects first.

4 July 20263 min read

Stockholm Households Face Revised Energy Support Rules as Living Costs Stay Elevated

Changes to Sweden's household energy subsidy framework mean Stockholm residents will need to reassess their winter budgets, with lower-income families in outer districts facing the sharpest adjustments.

4 July 20263 min read