It takes several years to build or modernize nursing homes and nursing homes. With the expected increase in the number of older people, it is important that municipalities plan housing for older people well. Therefore, the government will ask the state administration to monitor municipalities that do not have plans for future housing construction. 
Many municipalities are well prepared for this, but there are big differences
Forecasts by the Norwegian statistical office estimate that the demand for 65-hour care places will increase from 353 in 2017 to around 87 in 000.
-We know there will be a violent one increase in the number of people older people and that many of them will require adapted housing. Many municipalities are well prepared for this, but there are large differences. That is why we will ask the state administration to monitor municipalities that have not prepared plans, says Minister of Health and Healthcare Bent Høie.
The state is involved in financing. In seven years, over 300 municipalities received grants
In 2008, an investment subsidy was introduced for 2014-hour care places in institutions and nursing homes. The aim is to stimulate municipalities to renew and increase the supply of institutional facilities and nursing homes by the participating state. In 35, the government increased the share of state subsidies from 50 to XNUMX percent.
Under Solberg, the total commitment was approximately NOK 32,8 billion, and grants were arranged for approximately 19 500-hour care facilities. Over the past seven years, more than 300 municipalities have received grants.
The Norwegian government wants municipalities to plan enough housing for the elderly. The study found that progress in municipalities was delayed by municipality mergers and the coronavirus pandemic
In 2019 and 2020, fewer municipalities applied for an investment subsidy. The Ministry of Health and Health has asked the Housing Bank (Husbanken) to explain the reasons for this. The study showed that progress in municipalities was delayed by municipality mergers and the coronavirus pandemic, and that these are valid reasons why there have been fewer applications. At the same time, municipalities pay more attention to preventive measures and home care, which may reduce the need for municipal buildings. From 2022, a planning requirement will be introduced, when municipalities will apply for an investment subsidy. This requirement will contribute to a better understanding by communes of their own situation and the development of plans for the future housing and service offer.
