Andorra Abre Apartamentos Housing First para Sem-Abrigo e Aprova Mais Garantias para Primeiros Compradores

O Instituto Nacional de Habitação abriu as candidaturas para quatro apartamentos na Casa Aristot Mora, priorizando indivíduos em situação de exclusão social grave e sem-abrigo. Published in the Official Bulletin of the Principality of Andorra (BOPA) on Monday, the call runs until 9 April for registered housing applicants. Of the 38 eligible people on the register since the process began on 10 March, selections will consider personal needs, unit features, and any voluntary support programmes accepted. These units follow the Housing First approach, providing assistance with daily tasks to promote self-sufficient living within a communal setting. Full criteria are in the BOPA notice, with appeals possible within 10 working days of results. In parallel housing updates, the government has now approved 20 applications under its first-time homeownership guarantee scheme after greenlighting six more this Wednesday, from 25 total submissions over five months. Two withdrew, and three await review. The programme has supported about 50 people across these families, with average household incomes of €58,999—placing 70% below the national median—and mean purchase prices of €397,829.80. Total funding committed exceeds €1 million, up from earlier figures of over €500,000. Government spokesperson Guillem Casal, at the post-Cabinet briefing, described the scheme as successful despite criticism, stressing it targets societal groups needing the most support to secure a primary residence. Benefits include the government covering full mortgage interest (Euribor + 0%) for seven years, followed by Euribor + 0.50% for up to 50 years, allowing early focus on principal repayment. Eligibility requires seven years of legal residency, no property ownership anywhere, assets below 30% of home value, and purchases up to €600,000, with no down payment needed. Applications involve bank solvency checks, institute valuations, and notarial agreements. Meanwhile, the 'Renova' programme for sustainable renovations and energy upgrades has suspended new requests after 202 applications sought €1.67 million in three weeks, surpassing the €1.5 million allocation. The formal BOPA notice follows on Thursday. Grants fund up to 40% of costs for insulation, efficient heating, and renewables. Remaining funds after assessments might allow a relaunch.