Andorra Gets 6 Proposals for Affordable Rental Buildings, Plans New Tender

The Andorran government has received six proposals for buildings to join the public affordable rental stock and plans to launch a complementary tender within 15 days for 30-year leases on properties needing minimal investment.

Housing Minister Conxita Marsol detailed the rental initiative during Thursday's launch of the Andorran Family Business cycle, noting interest from owners who prefer leasing over selling. The call targets nearly ready-to-use buildings for quick integration into the public supply, she said. Marsol described the six purchase offers, received after Tuesday's deadline, as matching expectations with "interesting" options spread across the central valley and higher parishes. Technical teams are now urgently reviewing them this summer, including valuations, compliance checks, and assessments for renovations or use conversions—especially for former tourist or hotel sites.

Government spokesperson Guillem Casal called the submissions a "good piece of news" at Wednesday's post-Council of Ministers briefing, emphasising that "we have candidates, that's what's important." He outlined the rapid analysis process to set final costs against the €21.6 million budget, which Marsol said could expand if needed. Acquired buildings would pass to the Institut Nacional de l’Habitatge for management.

Marsol also signalled flexibility for construction on communal lands, such as affordable units, ski station services, or temporary worker housing, subject to strict building type evaluations. On incentives for private developers, she plans to share a draft law with parishes within 10-12 days for input before parliamentary submission after summer, targeting September 1. The measure would offer up to 10% construction subsidies, indexed to a standard cost and tied to affordable rental commitments. She left open limited non-urbanizable land use under specific conditions preserving territory and services.

These efforts address ongoing housing shortages, with purchase decisions pending technical outcomes.