Landlord

Rules for Subletting

Rules for subletting in Sweden. Permission, rent setting, and tax rules for subletting your apartment.

Subletting requires permission and follows specific rules. Here's what you need to know.

Permission Required

You must have permission to sublet. For condos, you need permission from the housing association. For rental apartments, you need permission from the landlord.

Rent Setting

You cannot charge unlimited rent. For condos: reasonable rent based on use value plus furniture supplement (max 10-15%). For rental apartments: maximum the same rent you pay.

Tax Rules

Standard deduction of 40,000 SEK per year. Rental income above this is taxed at 30%.