Housing and Environment
A vibrant archipelago, soothing nature and lush countryside. Kimitoön offers many housing and property options for those who wish to live in one of the most beautiful parts of Finland.
Housing and lots in Kimitoön
Kimitoön offers various housing options within its island environment, including guidance for those looking to move to the area or find a suitable plot. The municipality provides information on available building sites and zoning through its online map services, helping residents identify where construction is permitted.
Most construction activities—such as new builds, extensions, and major renovations—require a permit from the municipal building supervision department. All projects must follow national building regulations, local plans, and the municipality’s building ordinances, with permit applications handled digitally for efficiency.
The municipality’s subsidiary, Kimitoöns bostäder offer apartments for rent.
Other websites that offer apartments for sale or for rent: Lokal1.fi(go to external website), Etuovi.com(go to external website), Oikotie.fi(go to external website), Vuokraovi.com(go to external website)
Buses
It is easy to reach Kimitoön by public transport from Helsinki, Turku, and Salo. Most bus routes serving the island are available through the Matkahuolto and Seutu+ (Turku region) online platforms, where tickets can also be purchased.
When searching for connections, useful destination points include Kasnäs, Dalsbruk (Taalintehdas in Finnish), and Kimito (Kemiö in Finnish), which are central transport hubs on the island.
Ferries
Several ferries operate between the mainland and the archipelago, providing smooth and reliable connections throughout the region. Most services are free of charge for passengers, with costs applying only to commercial cruises or cargo vessels.
Routes and timetables for both free ferries and paid cruises can be easily found at saaristolautat.fi, offering a clear overview of travel options across the archipelago.
Social and health services
Varha is responsible for organizing social and health services, as well as rescue operations, across the region. The wellbeing services county brings together 27 municipalities and includes the regional hospital district, specialized care services, and rescue services.
Waste management
Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy (LSJH) is a municipally owned waste management company serving 18 municipalities. It is responsible for organizing household waste management and providing residents with guidance on proper waste sorting and disposal.
Environmental and Climate Work
Kimitoön Municipality is committed to advancing its environmental and climate efforts by turning broader EU and national climate goals into concrete local actions. Our Environmental and Climate Program 2022–2030 focuses on three main priorities: achieving carbon neutrality, protecting biodiversity, and improving the condition of local water bodies. These areas guide our planning, budgeting, and applications for external environmental funding.
We are also working on several ongoing initiatives, such as sustainable reed management, participating as a pilot area in the national Archipelago Sea program, being part of the Hinku climate network, and addressing the spread of invasive plant species. Together, these efforts support a more sustainable and resilient future for Kimitoön.
Report a problem to the municipality
The municipality’s fault reporting service, Virhi, allows residents to report issues related to street lighting, roads and walkways, sports and outdoor facilities, public buildings, schools, parks and green areas, as well as snow removal and sanding. Users can also report vandalism, flooding problems, and other public-area issues. Through the service, the location can be marked on a map, and a description or photo can be attached to support the report.
To submit a report, users select the location on the map, choose the type of problem, provide a brief description, and may include an email address to receive updates. The page also provides links to other reporting channels, such as state roads, the electricity network, waste services, water services, district heating, and sports facilities.
Kimitoöns Vatten is a municipal utility responsible for serving customers connected to the water and wastewater network, with approximately 1,700 customer agreements. The utility provides an on‑call service for fault reports on weekdays from 15:30 to 7:00, and during weekends and holidays from Friday 13:45 to Monday 7:00, reachable at 044 335 6877.
Customers should contact the on‑call service if the indicator light on a wastewater pump station turns red.