Spain approves €225m for affordable housing

The Spanish government has allocated €225 million to support social rentals in stressed markets and create 2,000 university housing units.

The has approved a €225 million package for affordable housing measures on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The funding, split into two royal decree-laws, requires final approval by the Permanent Deputation of the .

A €180 million fund will support 317 municipalities in five autonomous communities with stressed residential markets. receives €119.4 million, while the Basque Country, Navarre, Galicia, and Asturias share the remainder to boost social rental supply.

A further €45 million is allocated to create 2,000 university housing units for students and staff. Seven institutions, including the and the , will receive subsidies for short-term projects.


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