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Stockholm's housing queue grew by 5,864 people from the new year until March 2026. The average waiting time for a home in the Stockholm region is 10.1 years, and a staggering 21.7 years in the inner city. However, during the first two months of the year, a couple hundred more homes were allocated than last year, mainly through the city's own companies, and 27 percent of these homes were allocated with a waiting time of less than four years.

The City of Stockholm plans to introduce action plans to strengthen children's rights and influence, and to become a more age-friendly city where seniors have equal opportunities and discrimination is counteracted. The Housing Agency supports these plans, emphasizing that secure and long-term housing is fundamental for both families with children and seniors, and will specifically inform seniors about options to exchange housing to find homes better suited to their life situation.

Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB is adopting new directives from the City of Stockholm to guide their work. These include a new chemical plan for a non-toxic Stockholm, a business policy to improve the business climate, an action plan for housing provision to ensure all residents have access to good housing, and new guidelines for mobility and parking in new developments to promote sustainable travel and reduce car dependency in the city.

Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB has appointed Jessica Hillergård as its new Data Protection Officer, effective March 31, 2026, replacing Dani Cohens. The Data Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring the agency complies with current data protection regulations.

The Board of Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB is set to approve its annual report for 2025. The report shows that 20,861 apartments were allocated during the year, with the average queue time for a standard rental apartment being 9.0 years. The number of registered housing applicants has increased to 894,592, and the company continues its efforts to secure more housing and develop its digital services.

External and internal auditors reviewed Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB's operations and finances for 2025. The review found the company managed its operations well, brokered 20,861 apartments (exceeding its goal), and achieved a surplus of 14 million kronor, partly due to increased revenue from queue fees. The board has now decided to file these reports.

Stockholm's Housing Agency held a board meeting to review its 2025 finances and operations. The CEO reported efforts to reach underrepresented groups of housing applicants amidst high market demand, and the agency's focus on countering welfare-related housing fraud. The board also inquired about student housing, subletting regulations, and landlord background checks on tenants.

Stockholm's City Executive Board has decided to task the Real Estate Committee with investigating the future of Eriksdalsbadet, the city's largest swimming facility and national arena for aquatic sports. This investigation, budgeted at up to 25 million SEK, will compare three options: a full renovation of the existing facility, a renovation where the national arena is relocated, or building an entirely new facility on the current site. The 1999-built Eriksdalsbadet faces extensive issues with leaks and building damage, causing operational disruptions.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district council plans to relocate its office from Slakthusområdet to a new, more space-efficient administrative building in Rågsved, specifically Bygeln 5, with an expected completion by autumn 2028. This move will include a citizen's office on the ground floor and, despite initial increased costs, is projected to result in comparable or lower long-term rent compared to remaining in the current location, while also supporting urban development in Rågsved.

The City of Stockholm manages 121 donation foundations, which distributed SEK 59.4 million in 2025, primarily to those in financial need (SEK 23 million), children's summer camps (SEK 19.5 million), and educational scholarships (SEK 9.4 million). Of the 3,699 applications handled, 3,034 were for social purposes, with 68 percent of those being granted. The foundations' total capital reached almost SEK 2.5 billion.

The City of Stockholm has approved its financial monthly report for February 2026, showing a debt increase to SEK 88.4 billion primarily due to significant investments in water, traffic, and housing, including Familjebostäder's acquisition of 14 properties from Hjulstahem. Despite this, the city maintains its AAA credit rating, ensuring favorable loan conditions.

Stockholm City's February 2026 economic report shows net costs rose by 5.6% year-on-year, primarily due to higher personnel and rental expenses, while tax revenue funding increased by 4.7%. Significant ongoing investments in major projects like Slussen and Hagastaden are also leading to increased depreciation. This report summarizes the city's finances to identify deviations early.

The Municipal Executive Board's Economy and Security Committee has approved the financial monthly report for January 2026. However, the Moderates and Liberals expressed concern over the city's increasing debt, now approaching SEK 100 billion, attributing it to the current majority's overbidding policy and calling for a more sustainable long-term economic strategy to reduce it.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency proposed new guidelines for handling construction materials, particularly stone containing harmful substances like sulfur and arsenic, aiming to boost reuse, cut transport, and thus lower costs and climate impact. While Stockholm City supports the goal of reusing rock masses, it rejects the current proposal, deeming it overly complex, likely to cause unnecessarily strict interpretations and increased costs, and ultimately counterproductive to its aim of promoting material reuse.

Stockholm City Executive Board has proposed allowing the mixing of construction and demolition waste with other bulky refuse of the same material type. This will simplify sorting for residents at recycling centers and reduce transport, benefiting the environment. The proposal, put forth by City Commissioner Åsa Lindhagen, entails a minor amendment to waste regulations and is not expected to disadvantage citizens.

The City of Stockholm is implementing an action plan through 2030 to strengthen the rights of Sweden's national minorities (Jews, Roma, Sami, Swedish Finns, and Tornedalians). This plan aims to increase the city's knowledge of their culture, language, and history, while improving services and opportunities for participation and influence. All municipal boards and companies will work to ensure these rights, including offering mother tongue instruction in preschool and school, and adapting elder care.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action plan to improve the rights and opportunities for LGBTQI persons until 2030, aiming to ensure all Stockholmers have equal rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This involves increasing staff knowledge, ensuring inclusive welfare and services, and enhancing collaboration with civil society, including supporting Stockholm Pride.

The City of Stockholm has approved an action plan for Roma inclusion until 2030, aiming to combat discrimination and increase Roma participation in society while ensuring equal access to human rights. All city committees and companies are responsible for implementing measures, including increasing knowledge about the Roma situation among city employees and creating safe meeting places.

The Swedish Transport Agency proposed new road tunnel safety regulations, prompting a statement from the City of Stockholm. These new rules aim to simplify and reduce costs for planning and constructing shorter tunnels (up to 500 meters) by tailoring safety requirements to tunnel length and traffic volume. The City of Stockholm welcomes the proposal, expecting it to streamline the process for tunnel construction.

Stockholm City Council will decide on new fees for vehicles that are relocated, stored, or scrapped due to being improperly parked or abandoned, including cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and electric scooters. These new fees, which vary by vehicle type and action, are proposed to take effect from May 1, 2026, aligning with the Traffic Committee's new contractor agreement. While some fees will decrease, like the immediate relocation of a light car from SEK 4370 to SEK 3450, others will increase, such as the daily storage fee for the first ten days, rising from SEK 111 to SEK 150.