Hungary allocates €35 million for new social rental homes

The Hungarian government announced a €35.3 million grant scheme to build new social rental apartments or fully refurbish existing ones. The funding is open to any municipality outside the Bratislava region, with a requirement that the subsidised units remain social rentals for at least 20 years. Allocation ratios are tied to local demographics: municipalities with up to 50 % Roma residents must reserve at least 30 % of the units for Roma households, rising to 50 % where the Roma share exceeds 50 %. Disabled persons must be allocated a minimum of 15 % of the homes, and rent levels are set to be affordable for low‑income families.

In parallel, Budapest’s 4th district (Újpest) issued a separate call for applications from couples under 35 for “Fecskeházi” apartments located in a former youth dormitory. Applicants must have lived in the district for at least three years, have no prior ownership or rental rights, and meet a savings requirement of HUF 40,000 per month. The units range from 28 to 30 m², with a subsidised rent of 141 Ft/m². The application deadline is 18 September 2026.