Casa 47 has unveiled Spain’s first unified portal for public rental housing, starting with 800 properties and promising 1500 more. Tenants will pay no more than 30 percent of their income, with contracts lasting up to 75 years. The move signals a major shift in access to affordable homes.
Casa 47 has introduced a digital platform that brings together affordable rental housing options from across Spain. The portal launched with 800 homes available for immediate application, and the organization plans to add another 1,500 properties soon. For many Spanish families facing high rents, this is a rare opportunity for long-term stability under clear, consistent rules. The Spanish government confirmed the official launch of Casa 47 as a national public housing search portal on September 7, 2026, aiming to centralize access to affordable rentals and applications, according to EFE and El País.
Unlike previous regional programs, Casa 47 lets applicants search, filter, and apply for homes in one place. Each listing shows the location, size, monthly rent, and eligibility requirements, including income limits and necessary documents. A rent simulator helps users estimate what they might pay before applying. However, registering does not guarantee a home—Casa 47 will check income, household size, and all declared information before awarding contracts. Euronews reports that the initial 800 homes will soon be joined by another 1,500, reflecting the government's push to expand public housing.
Casa 47 was created as a new public housing and land entity, replacing the former Sepes and consolidating state-managed rental offers into a single structure.
Currently, 645 of the available homes come from Sareb and are spread across five autonomous communities. To qualify, households must have a combined income between two and 7.5 times the IPREM and cannot own another property unless specifically exempted. Rents are capped so that no tenant pays more than 30 percent of the local average income, though the exact amount depends on the municipality, property size, and development. Multiple sources, including Euronews and La Vanguardia, confirm that payment amounts vary by location and project.
Contracts start at 14 years, with automatic seven-year renewals possible up to a maximum of 75 years, as long as tenants continue to meet the program’s requirements. These homes remain part of the public housing stock and cannot be purchased. In some cases, allocation is decided by notarial lottery among eligible applicants, adding transparency to the process. Euronews notes that these unusually long contract terms—an initial 14 years with possible extensions up to 75 years—are a distinctive feature if program conditions are maintained.
Applicants can track open, upcoming, and resolved calls for housing directly on the portal, and in some cases, submit paperwork in person if allowed by the specific call’s rules. The system is more transparent than Spain’s typical rental aid programs, which operate separately and have their own procedures. For those comparing options, it’s important to note the differences between direct public housing and rental subsidies.
Of the initial 800 properties, 93 were located in Catalonia, distributed across Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Early listings showed rents ranging from approximately 350 to 1,066 euros per month, depending on the property.
Casa 47’s launch comes as Spain faces growing pressure to address housing insecurity. The government’s Plan Estatal de Vivienda and other measures have not kept up with demand, leaving many families without stable options. The new portal stands out for its scale and the length of its contracts, offering more predictability for tenants who qualify. EFE notes that the portal also provides updates on the status of applications, showing open, upcoming, under review, and closed calls, as well as housing details, deadlines, and requirements.
Some regions have tried direct support for vulnerable groups, as seen in earlier initiatives in Ceuta, but Casa 47’s model is aimed at the broader rental market with a unified, digital-first approach.
Casa 47’s platform is not a complete solution to Spain’s housing crisis, but it does make public rentals more accessible and transparent. By capping rents for decades and centralizing the application process, the organization has set a new standard for long-term security. Whether this model can expand quickly enough to meet demand remains to be seen, but it marks a concrete step in a market still shaped by scarcity and competition.
