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...that Norway has a housing allowance scheme?

Housing allowance is awarded if you have a low income and high household costs. Applications for housing allowance (bostøtte/bustønad) are handled by your municipality's social welfare and housing authorities in conjunction with the Norwegian State Housing Bank.

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