Andorra Receives Two Proposals for Tourist Properties in Affordable Housing Program
The government targets entire blocks of tourist apartments and aparthotels for conversion into long-term affordable rentals, speeding up public housing expansion without new builds or purchases. Owners face evaluation and negotiation phases next.
Key Points
- Two bids submitted on time for leasing tourist buildings like aparthotels into public rental stock.
- Government to evaluate proposals, conduct valuations, and negotiate 30-year minimum leases if approved.
- €189,800 budgeted for 2026 rentals; targets quick adaptation of existing multi-family blocks.
- Part of strategy by Housing Minister Conxita Marsol to rapidly expand affordable units.
The Andorran government has received two proposals for properties to be leased and incorporated into the public stock of affordable rental housing, under a programme targeting existing tourist-use buildings.
Both bids were submitted within the established deadline, and officials will now analyse and evaluate them. Property owners will be notified of acceptance or rejection. If approved, independent valuations of the buildings will follow, after which the government will invite owners to submit initial offers. Negotiations will then cover rental prices, contract lengths, and any grace periods before final terms are set.
The initiative focuses on entire blocks of multi-family housing, aparthotels, tourist apartments, and other tourist-use properties suitable for quick adaptation with minimal rehabilitation. Leases will run for a minimum of 30 years.
The programme forms part of the government's strategy to expand the public affordable rental housing stock more rapidly than through new construction or property purchases. It carries an initial budget of €189,800 for 2026 to cover rental payments for the winning bid, with future years' costs to be included in subsequent budgets based on agreed terms.
Housing Minister Conxita Marsol, responsible for Presidency, Economy, Work and Housing, previously highlighted the need to explore all channels to accelerate unit availability for residents.
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