Where can you get information about housing?
If you have questions about renting, available assistance, or how to access protected housing, you have access to free public services that inform and support you.
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Local housing offices
They are the first point of contact. Spread throughout the country, they offer in-person assistance to resolve questions and complete procedures. Find out which one is closest to you at housing.gencat.cat
Website of the Department of Housing of the Generalitat de Catalunya
You'll find clear guides and all the necessary forms, and you can resolve any questions you may have about assistance with purchasing or renting a home, renovation assistance, or emergency benefits, among others. The web link is housing.gencat.cat.
What information will you find?
– How can you buy a house if you're young and have no savings?
Information about the Emancipation Loan, an interest-free loan for young people between 18 and 35 years old that covers up to 20% of the price of their first home.
– What can you do if you're having trouble paying your rent or mortgage?
You'll find information on urgent non-refundable benefits to prevent losing your home or to access a new home.
– What are the aids for sustainable rehabilitation?
Details on programs that help cover construction projects to make homes more efficient, accessible, or habitable.
– Which municipalities have approved a rent cap?
List and conditions of municipalities declared a tense market zone, where rent has a regulated maximum price.
– What is a tight market and how does it affect renters?
Compilation of conditions that allow for limiting rental prices in areas with high residential demand.
– What is protected housing and how do I access it?
Information on limited-price apartments for rent or purchase, and steps to register as an applicant.
Up to date with the latest housing news
On the website, you can also find all the latest housing news and the new measures currently being implemented:
– The Generalitat will build 50,000 new public housing units by 2030
– The Government acquires 175 homes by first refusal and redemption
– Urgent measures to increase the supply of protected housing
More information at Vivienda.gencat.cat.
