Egypt extends rental housing application period for 'Housing for All Egyptians

The Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities has announced a one-week extension for the 'Housing for All Egyptians 9' presidential initiative, specifically for rental units. The new deadline for applications is Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Managed by the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund, the initiative includes 8,464 units in various governorates, 3,256 units in new cities, and 3,280 units implemented under the 'Decent Life' (Hayah Karima) initiative. The extension aims to allow citizens sufficient time to pay the required insurance deposits at automated post offices.

In Capital Gardens City, development efforts are also underway for the fifth phase of the initiative. Construction is progressing on 729 residential buildings, totaling 17,496 fully finished 90-square-meter units. Local authorities have emphasized the need to accelerate infrastructure work, including water, irrigation, and sewage systems, to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries.