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European Commission - Press
release
New EU rules to help local authorities tackle the housing crisis
Brussels, 9 September 2026
The Commission today proposed the Affordable Housing Act to support Member States and cities
address housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures. The lack of
affordable housing has become one of the most urgent concerns for Europeans. According to
the latest Eurobarometer, over 50% of city dwellers consider housing as an immediate and urgent
problem where they live. Today's proposal helps addressing these concerns. The housing crisis also
weakens our competitiveness, by limiting labour and educational mobility. Therefore, it is essential to
address it.
In some cities and popular tourist destinations, where pressure on housing is strongest, the increasing
use of housing for purposes other than primary residence can aggravate local availability and
affordability. The Affordable Housing Act responds to these highly localised concerns. It gives
public authorities the legal certainty when they choose to act, based on local specificities,
within EU law.
Some Member States have already taken measures to ease such pressures, but have been faced with
legal challenges about the compatibility with EU law. The Affordable Housing Act brings clarity and
predictability, and addresses the request of Member States and municipalities for greater legal
certainty on how they can act in the context of the EU's single market.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission said: “A year ago, I promised to tackle Europe's
housing affordability. Today, we are taking one step in this direction. By providing more clarity and
support to local authorities and communities, anchored in local realities. Lack of affordable housing is
a matter of concern for so many of our European citizens. Essential workers and students cannot
afford to live where they serve and study. But most importantly, it is about fairness. Today, we are
delivering for all Europeans “.
Legal certainty for authorities protecting housing affordability and availability
The Affordable Housing Act provides the first-ever common European framework for assessing
housing-related measures affecting the single market. It leaves the decision on whether to act,
and which measures to adopt, to the competent authorities. Housing policy choices remain
national, regional and local.
The Act is designed to provide legal clarity to authorities, when they choose to take action, in areas
under housing stress, while safeguarding the Single Market and fully respecting the principle of
subsidiarity.
The new rules are designed to help competent authorities identify “areas under housing stress”
using a common methodology. Where authorities choose to restrict the use of housing, for instance
for short-term rentals or vacant dwellings, they must show that this contributes to local housing
pressures and ensure that any measures are targeted, necessary and proportionate.
As regards short-term rentals, any measure must be targeted at activities that reduce the housing
stock available for long-term use, especially where their scale, frequency or commercial character
aggravate housing pressure. Before introducing restrictions, authorities must also demonstrate that
short-term rental activity has had a significant adverse effect on housing affordability or availability
for at least three years, and that less restrictive measures would not be equally effective. They must
apply and enforce the EU Short-Term Rental Regulation, including its registration requirements and
the removal or disabling of listings that do not comply with them, and, where available, use the data
collected under that Regulation to support their assessment.
Short-term rentals are not the only form of non-primary use of housing that can aggravate housing

pressures. Authorities are also taking measures affecting the acquisition or use of residential
property, for example to address second homes or prolonged vacancy. The Affordable Housing Act
also provides a clearer framework for such action. The Act protects legal certainty and legitimate
expectations: conditions linked to acquisition cannot apply retroactively, appropriate transitional
arrangements must be provided, and measures addressing long-term vacancy should take into
account justified periods of non-occupation.
For residents in areas under pressure, the aim is that measures taken locally are better targeted,
better supported by evidence and reviewed over time, and that they are accompanied by
measures to increase housing supply. Investors and property owners operating across several local
markets will benefit from more clarity on the EU legal framework.
The proposal is accompanied by a Recommendation on housing affordability and supply in areas under
housing stress. It supports authorities in their efforts to increase housing supply in areas that need it
most, including through faster planning and permitting of new construction renovation and
repurposing buildings and facilitating investment. Authorities are also encouraged to concentrate such
efforts to increase housing supply via Housing Acceleration Plans. Together, the legislative
proposal and the Recommendation help authorities preserve housing affordability and availability
while accelerating the additional housing supply the EU needs. The Act is one component of the
European Affordable Housing Plan, alongside the new State aid rules for affordable housing and the
European Strategy for Housing Construction.
Next steps
The legislative proposal will now pass to the European Parliament and the Council under the ordinary
legislative procedure. In parallel, the Commission will continue collaborating closely with Member
States and all relevant stakeholders to implement the European Affordable Housing Plan.
Background
The Affordable Housing Act delivers on President Von der Leyen's State of the Union address of
September 2025, where she announced that the Commission would have tackled housing affordability
with a legal initiative. It is a flagship initiative under the European Affordable Housing Plan and
complements EU action to mobilise public and private investment in social and affordable housing and
to reduce the time and cost of building and renovating homes. It also complements existing EU rules
on short term rentals applicable since May 2026, which aims to improve transparency and access to
data, while the Affordable Housing Act sets out the framework for assessing and justifying housing-
related measures.
For more information
Questions & Answers on the Affordable Housing Act
Factsheet
Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework for measures in Member States to safeguard
housing affordability and availability
Commission Recommendation on housing affordability and supply in areas under housing stress
Making housing affordable - Housing - European Commission
European Affordable Housing Plan

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Quote(s):
"A year ago, I promised to tackle Europe’s housing affordability. Today, we are taking one step in this direction. By providing more
clarity and support to local authorities and communities, anchored in local realities. Lack of affordable housing is a matter of
concern for so many of our European citizens. Essential workers and students cannot afford to live where they serve and study. But
most importantly, it is about fairness. Today, we are delivering for all Europeans."
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - 09/09/2026

"Housing is, above all, a place to live, a place to enjoy, to feel safe, and to ensure that we can develop our capacities and
strengths. Houses and apartments also have a legitimate economic value, which explains why many people invest in real estate.
However, we are facing a terrible crisis that prevents many citizens from accessing housing. When the market fails to deliver
something as fundamental as an affordable home, public authorities have a responsibility to act. With the Affordable Housing Act,
we are providing legal certainty to local authorities, enabling them to take action and address one of the biggest problems of our
time."
Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition - 09/09/2026
"Housing is not just a commodity. It is a right, and a fundamental pillar of human dignity. Europeans should have the possibility to
live, work and stay in the places they call home. They should have the possibility to find an affordable and decent home in the
place where they wish to build their life. While building new and renovating remain essential, we urgently need to make better use
of the homes we already have. The Affordable Housing Act gives our Member States and cities the tools to make more affordable
homes available, especially in the areas most impacted by the crisis. With this common European tool, we can truly bring a change
in people’s lives. "
Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing - 09/09/2026
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