Government bills3
- HE 83/2026 vpIn progress
Regulating short-term rentals and energy efficiency
An annual limit of 90 days will be set for the short-term rental of an unoccupied home in local detailed plan areas, exceeding which will require a building permit. At the same time, provisions on zero-emission buildings and energy efficiency in line with EU directives will be added to the act.
3 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 86/2017 vpPassed
Energy certificates for shelters and greenhouses
The obligation concerning energy certificates will be extended to cover detached civil defence shelters and greenhouses, among others. At the same time, the terminology of energy certificates will be clarified and harmonised with other building legislation.
27 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 220/2016 vpPassed
Nearly zero-energy standard for new buildings
New buildings must be constructed as nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with obligations under an EU directive. The requirement applies to new construction projects for which the building permit application is submitted from the beginning of 2018 onwards.
7 Dec 2016 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Katja Taimela
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