About housing types and standards
What is a Passionist home?
A Passionist home is a senior-friendly rental property where you can live comfortably and securely – either on your own or as part of a community if you wish. You decide the level of community involvement and the type of home that suits you.
What is the difference between a regular rental home and a senior-friendly home?
A senior-friendly home is tailored to meet your needs in the third age. This includes features such as accessible entrances, bathrooms and lifts. All homes are built according to the PFA Senior Housing Standard.
What is PFA’s Senior Housing Standard?
It is a set of requirements and principles developed in collaboration with the Danish Building Research Institute (SBI) to ensure safe, accessible and functional homes for the third age. See the brochure for details.
Signing up
Who can sign up?
You must be a PFA customer – this means that you have a pension plan or insurance with PFA. You must live in the home yourself and must not be registered with RKI. It is not permitted to keep pets, smoke in the home or sublet through platforms like Airbnb.*
*NB: Some properties allow one pet – this will be stated in the property description.
How do I sign up?
Through My PFA (mitpfa.dk), you can click through to Findbolig.nu, where you create a profile and specify your housing preferences.
How does the waiting list work?
You accrue seniority from the day you sign up. When a home becomes available, it is first offered to those with the highest seniority. You can track your position under "My Page" on Findbolig.nu.
When will I be offered a home?
This depends on how many people are signed up, how often homes become available and your position on the waiting list.
What happens if I decline – or do not respond?
After three rejections or lack of response, your status will change to passive applicant. You can easily reactivate yourself through your profile.
How do I remove myself from the waiting list?
Under "My Page" on Findbolig.nu, you can easily delete or change your housing preferences.
Moving, rights and customer status
What happens when I am offered a home?
You will receive a notification via email and be contacted by the property administrator. Allocation is based on seniority and credit assessment. You will be required to pay a deposit equivalent to 3 months’ rent and 1 month’s prepaid rent.
What happens to my place on the list if I accept or decline a housing offer?
If you accept and are allocated the home, you will be removed from all other waiting lists. If you accept but do not get the home, you retain your place on the list. Three rejections or no response will make your status passive.
What happens if I am no longer a PFA customer?
You can only sign up and gain priority as long as you are a PFA customer. However, if you are already living in a PFA home, you can remain there.
How am I verified as a PFA customer?
You gain priority by creating your profile through My PFA. Once your profile is created, you are verified as a PFA customer and can log in directly on Findbolig.
What happens if I pass away or get divorced?
If your partner is listed on the contract or shares the same address, he or she may remain in the home. If you are the sole tenant on the lease, only you can remain in the home.
What if you have name and address protection?
The landlord will have access to your contact details on registration – even if you have protection. If you do not wish this, you must cancel your registration via Findbolig.nu.
Practical and personal
Where can I find information about my home?
Your tenancy agreement will state who manages the property. Contact them if you have any questions.
How is my personal information handled?
You can read more about how we process your personal data here.
What is Findbolig.nu?
Findbolig.nu is a platform that facilitates access to available rental, youth and senior housing. It is free for PFA customers to create a profile and search for homes via My PFA. Findbolig is owned by DEAS A/S.
Where can I find available PFA senior homes?
On Findbolig.nu, you can search for homes with features such as balconies, lifts, pet allowances, parking and more – and filter for "senior-friendly" properties.
What do you mean by "community"?
We mean a friendly and informal neighbourhood. A place where it feels natural to greet each other, lend a hand or share a cup of coffee – but it is also perfectly fine to close your door and enjoy your privacy. Some properties have communal spaces or guest rooms, while others offer shared dining or workshops. You decide how involved you want to be.
Do I have to join the residents' council or organise events?
Only if you want to. Some contribute a lot, others a little – and that is absolutely fine. The residents' council is an option, not an obligation. Many simply choose to participate in the activities they find enjoyable.
What does it mean to be an active/passive applicant?
Active = You receive offers and accrue seniority. Passive = You do not receive offers, but your seniority is preserved. You can change your status under "My Waiting Lists" on Findbolig.nu.