The National Board of Housing, Building and Planning – Boverket – is the central government authority for town and country planning, management of land and water resources, building and housing.

Boverket monitors the function of the legislative system under the Planning and Building Act and related legislation and proposes regulatory changes if necessary. To ensure effective implementation Boverket also provides information to those engaged in spatial planning, housing, construction and building inspection activities.

Our areas of activities

In the field of planning and urban development Boverket is responsible for ensuring that ecological, economic, cultural and social aspects are taken into account in planning. The focus of planning is increasingly turning to regional development and to sustainable urban development by introducing new planning methods.

In the field of building Boverket is responsible for developing design and building regulations and other regulative measures for construction, e.g. for certification of persons, Swedish type approval and CE-marking as well as implementation measures concerning EC directives. The Board supports the development of cost and energy efficient, healthy and sustainable buildings as well as accessible public spaces.

In the field of housing, Boverket’s task is to promote the availability of affordable good-quality housing. Boverket is responsible for ensuring efficient and consistent administration of government subsidies for investment in housing and improved energy systems. Boverket makes long term analyses e.g. with regard to exclusion and availability of housing in different parts of the country.  
Contact Mr Olov Schultz 
Fax to Boverket: +46(0)455-35 31 00