Egypt opens applications for subsidized rent-to-own housing

The Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is opening applications for the ‘Housing for All Egyptians 9’ initiative on Monday, September 28, 2026. This phase is available to all citizens, including persons with disabilities, following a dedicated period for people with disabilities that concludes on September 27.

The program offers between 15,000 and 25,000 housing units through a rent-to-own system in various governorates and new cities. Available unit sizes range from 75 to 90 square meters, typically consisting of two or three rooms and a hall. To support affordability, the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund provides cash subsidies of up to 100,000 EGP, aiming to ensure monthly rent does not exceed 25% of a family's total income.

Applicants must be between 21 and 35 years old, with a monthly net family income between 8,000 and 16,000 EGP. The application process is conducted electronically via the ‘Maskan’ platform or the Digital Egypt portal. The application window remains open until Wednesday, October 28, 2026.