Canary Islands Government Approves Social Housing Management Decree

The Canary Islands government has approved a comprehensive decree to regulate social housing management, demand registration, and allocation procedures.

Key Highlights

• Establishes a unified Public Demand Registry managed by the Canary Housing Institute.
• Mandatory registration for all applicants.
• Defines detailed eligibility criteria based on:
  • Income
  • Family composition
  • Social vulnerability

Allocation Procedures

• Introduces new allocation methods, prioritizing groups such as:
  • Large families
  • Disabled persons
  • Victims of gender violence
  • Emigrants returning to the region
• Sets out processes for:
  • First, second, and subsequent housing allocations
  • Rules for urgent needs and vacant units
• Ensures transparency and fairness in assignment procedures.

Additional Regulations

• Defines procedures for allocating garages and ancillary spaces, emphasizing:
  • Legal formalities
  • Administrative oversight
• Aims to:
  • Improve access for vulnerable groups
  • Streamline procedures
  • Enhance resource efficiency

Policy Alignment

• Aligns with recent national and regional housing policies to address housing shortages and promote social inclusion.
• Updates regulations related to:
  • Rental agreements
  • Property management
  • Integration of public entities
• Focuses on responsible stewardship of public housing assets and social justice in affordable housing access.