Housing construction plans in Andalusia
The regional government of Andalusia has announced the launch of a major program to build more than 40,000 regulated-price apartments. This figure is almost double the previously declared numbers. The new initiative became possible after reaching agreements with municipalities experiencing particularly high housing demand. As a result of negotiations, 659 sites were identified in cities with populations over 100,000, allowing the project to be implemented in the areas with the greatest need.
Distribution of developments by city
The largest increase is expected in Málaga, where 8,511 apartments are planned. Next are Sevilla and Dos Hermanas, with 7,469 and 6,805 units allocated respectively. Granada will see 6,314 new apartments, and Córdoba — 4,225. Other cities, such as Jerez de la Frontera, Huelva, Almería, Roquetas de Mar, Jaén, Algeciras, Cádiz, and Marbella, are also included in the construction plan, but on a smaller scale. This distribution reflects current population needs and the demand for affordable housing.
Reasons for increasing construction volume
The increase in the number of planned apartments was made possible by the adoption of a new law that allowed for the reclassification of land for residential construction. In total, 101 plots previously designated for public use and 18 commercial areas were added to the project. These supplemented the existing 540 residential plots. As a result of these changes, the number of apartments increased by 8,100 compared to the original plans.
Financing and prospects
Under the current government program for the development of the housing sector in Andalusia, €320 million has been allocated. Of this, €74 million came from the regional government, with the rest provided by the central budget. However, the housing shortage remains a pressing issue. In response, it is proposed to increase total investment to €1.13 billion for the period 2026–2030. The expectation is that 60% of this amount will be provided by the national government and 40% by regional authorities. In Andalusia, officials believe that such financial commitments significantly exceed the region’s capabilities, as this is more than six times the current level of investment.
