Andorra Single Mother Faces Eviction Despite Housing Approval

A single mother in Andorra, a 22-year resident with two Andorran children, faces immediate eviction after her rental contract expired on 31 December 2025, despite receiving INH approval in October for affordable public housing that has yet to be assigned.

The woman has lived since 2020 in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Sant Julià, initially renting for €550 monthly—though some reports cite €650. In August, the new owner notified her of the sale and intent to occupy the property personally from early 2026. She promptly applied to the Institut Nacional de l'Habitatge (INH), contacted the Social Affairs and Housing ministries, and obtained confirmation of her eligibility. Officials cited a strict points-based allocation system with no scope for exceptions, noting limited availability, such as three-bedroom units in Encamp.

As an interim measure, Social Affairs offered a room at the Arca d'Aixovall Red Cross facility—recently opened with 36 rooms for up to 68 people at risk of residential exclusion—for €720 monthly plus €177-€191 for half-board. She rejected it as emotionally unsuitable for her underage daughter, opting instead to have the girl live with her father temporarily. She negotiated a short extension with the landlord to manage the move. While Social Affairs will cover her half-board, uncertainty persists over rental aid eligibility for the facility.

The Coordinadora per un Habitatge Digne highlighted the case on social media, including her audio testimony that such sales represent the only legal eviction route. The group portrays it as evidence of systemic shortcomings—high private rents, insufficient affordable stock, and slow processes—leaving eligible families exposed. "When someone uses all available options and still loses their home, the problem is not individual but a system that fails to respond urgently," it argued.

The organization renewed its call for no evictions without guaranteed dignified, affordable alternatives, emphasizing recurring silent cases among vulnerable groups like single-parent families. It urged others in similar situations to come forward for greater visibility and pledged ongoing advocacy for real protections. The government has not issued further comment on the allocation delay.