Houses ( Skyrim ) Houses are buildings with sleeping accommodations and containers that are safe for storing items . A house is available for purchase within many of the larger cities in Skyrim ; however , permission must be obtained from the city ' s Jarl before their purchase . There are also a number of other properties throughout Skyrim that can be used as a home . There is no limit to how many houses the Dragonborn may own . The Dragonborn can ask spouse s to move into a house or choose to move into the spouse ' s house . Children also are able to change houses . List of purchasable properties . Plots . With the addition of , plots of land can be bought for 5 , 000 in order to build a Homestead . Advantages and disadvantages . Breezehome . Breezehome , in Whiterun , is inexpensive and easily acquired early in the game , but it is the only home that lacks an enchanting table . It and Vlindrel Hall are the only homes that provide adequate storage in the alchemy room . In order to access an Arcane Enchanter in Whiterun , the Dragonborn must exit Breezehome , then head to Dragonsreach on the opposite end of the city . If the Dragonborn is a member of the Thieves Guild , the fence in Whiterun is located outside of the city entirely , at Honningbrew Meadery , making it one of the more inconvenient fences to reach . Breezehome is conveniently close to the town ' s smelter , blacksmith , alchemist , general goods store , and both taverns . Honeyside . Honeyside , in Riften , is similarly inexpensive and can be acquired early in the game . Unlike Breezehome , it can be equipped with an enchanting table . Additionally , the Thieves Guild fence , Tonilia , is located in the Ragged Flagon , which requires a significant trip with three transitions to reach from the home . Another perk to owning Honeyside is that it comes with a private dock , allowing the Dragonborn to access the home from outside of the city . Vlindrel Hall . Vlindrel Hall , in Markarth , has both an alchemy table and enchanting table . Smithing amenities are available , including a Smelter , but are located across town . The fence in Markarth is located nearby , but moves around and sometimes requires a transition to reach . Vlindrel Hall has the disadvantage of having fewer armor storage mannequins than the other " higher - end " homes , having only one . Vlindrel Hall is a good choice for book collectors as it provides the most book storage ( 162 books ) , thanks to three large bookshelves conveniently located next to each other instead of scattered smaller shelves such as in Hjerim . Hjerim . Hjerim , in Windhelm , contains both an Arcane Enchanter and an Alchemy Lab ( once upgraded ) , and is close to Smithing amenities , a Smelter , and the Windhelm fence , all of which are closely grouped with zero transitions . Niranye , the Windhelm fence , is located outside in a market stall , whereas every other fence ( except for Endon in Markarth , sometimes ) , requires at least one additional transition to reach . Lack of storage space is a concern , as is the very poor lighting in the hidden room containing the Alchemy and Enchanting areas ( dropping torches strategically may fix this ) . Hjerim also takes some of the most work to acquire , as the quest " Blood on the Ice " and part of the Civil War questline must be finished before purchasing the house . Proudspire Manor . Proudspire Manor , in Solitude , is by far the most expensive home in the game . Solitude itself offers an average selection of shops , however they are located some distance away from the manor . The Solitude fence is located nearby , but will require a transition to reach . One must buy this property to complete the quest " No Stone Unturned " legitimately as one of the Stones of Barenziah is in the bedroom area unless they are using the double Stones of Barenziah glitch . Severin Manor . Severin Manor , in Raven Rock , is a sizable Dunmer home given to the Dragonborn by completing the quest " Served Cold . " It is acquired fully furnished , and contains an Arcane Enchanter , Alchemy Lab , and Forge , as well as a large storage space , allowing one to unload some unwanted gear without having to leave the island . It is the only house on Solstheim , and one ' s spouse cannot move here . Conclusion . Hjerim can only be acquired upon progressing to a certain point in the Civil War questline while Vlindrel Hall cannot be acquired until at least level 20 and Proudspire Manor is prohibitively expensive for most low - level players . Breezehome and Honeyside are smaller , and each less convenient in some ways , but can be obtained much earlier in the game for the majority of players . Therefore , which house is most advantageous will likely depend upon playstyle and personal preference . Faction related houses . Faction houses are granted free of charge upon joining with a guild . Spouses cannot live with the Dragonborn at these locations unless the spouse is also a member , for instance Aela the Huntress and Onmund being members of the Companions and the College of Winterhold respectively . The chest and barrel in Kodlak ' s Quarters in Jorrvaskr in Whiterun can reset , thus permanently deleting all items placed within them after a certain period of time . The wardrobe , cupboard and other containers do not , however . Spouse houses . The following is a list of all the possible spouses who own property and the conditions required to marry them . Shacks . Shacks are improvised , but free to use , buildings with at least one bed and one or more containers that will not reset . Bugs . ! Click to see the list of bugs encountered