Casa 47 has launched Spain’s first unified digital platform for affordable rental housing, bringing options from across the country together. The portal opened with 800 homes available for immediate application, and the organization plans to add another 1,500 properties soon. The Spanish government confirmed the portal’s official launch on September 7, 2026, with the aim of centralizing access to affordable rentals and applications, EFE and El País reported.
Unlike previous regional programs, Casa 47 lets applicants search and apply for homes in one place, with filters to narrow the options. 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. Registration does not guarantee a home: Casa 47 checks income and household size, along with all declared information, before awarding contracts. Euronews reports that another 1,500 homes will soon join the initial 800, reflecting the government’s push to expand public housing.
Democrata reported that “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. Euronews and La Vanguardia also report 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, provided tenants continue to meet the program’s requirements. The homes remain part of the public housing stock and cannot be purchased. In some cases, eligible applicants are selected by notarial lottery. Euronews describes the initial 14-year term and possible extensions up to 75 years as a distinctive feature, provided program conditions are maintained.
Applicants can track open and upcoming calls for housing directly on the portal, as well as see which ones have been resolved. In some cases, they can also submit paperwork in person if the specific call’s rules allow it. Spain’s rental aid programs operate separately and have their own procedures, unlike Casa 47’s centralized system. Those comparing options should note the differences between direct public housing and rental subsidies.
ARA and Antena 3 reported that 93 of the initial 800 properties were 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 portal’s scale and long contracts offer more predictability for tenants who qualify. EFE reports that it also provides application-status updates, including open and upcoming calls, as well as those under review or closed, alongside 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 targets the broader rental market with a unified, digital-first approach.
Casa 47’s platform cannot resolve Spain’s housing crisis on its own. 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 in a market still shaped by scarcity and competition.
