Istanbul social rental housing project to launch September 2026

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced a new social rental housing model in Istanbul to combat rising rental costs. The project, managed by TOKİ, will provide 15,000 rental units to citizens at rates significantly below market value, potentially as low as half the standard market price.

Applications for the project are scheduled to begin on September 14, 2026, via the e-Devlet portal. The first phase will involve 1,000 units, with the initial lottery for these homes expected to take place in October 2026. The housing will be leased to eligible residents for a three-year period, after which the units will undergo maintenance and be reassigned to new applicants.

Planned locations for the first phase include the Istanbul districts of Ataşehir, Sancaktepe, Üsküdar, Başakşehir, Gaziosmanpaşa, and Beyoğlu. Additionally, the 'Yarısı Bizden' urban transformation campaign has been extended until December 31, 2027. The government also plans to allocate approximately 12 billion dollars in 2027 to address earthquake-related damages.

In Gaziantep, the Karkamış Gazi Konut project is also progressing, with 100 units planned to support local needs, including civil servants, with the first 25 units targeted for delivery in May 2027.

Entities

Fatma Şahin · Istanbul · Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change · Murat Kurum · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · TOKİ · Turkey

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[● 2 SOURCES] The 'Yarısı Bizden' campaign has been extended until December 31, 2027. www.ekoturk.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com
[DISPUTED] The first housing unit deliveries are planned to begin in March 2027. www.ekoturk.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Applications for 15,000 rental social housing units in Istanbul will begin on September 14, 2026. www.ekoturk.com · www.haber3.com · www.tgrthaber.com · www.emlakdream.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A significant portion of the construction for the housing units is already complete. www.haber3.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The first lottery for the housing units is scheduled for October 2026. www.ekoturk.com · www.haber3.com · www.tgrthaber.com · www.emlakdream.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 12 billion dollars will be allocated in 2027 to compensate for damages in the earthquake zone. www.tgrthaber.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Social housing investments will be increased by 150 percent under the new Medium-Term Program. www.tgrthaber.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Applications for the social rental housing project in Istanbul will begin on September 14, 2026. www.ekoturk.com · www.emlakdream.com · tasinmazhaber.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.haberaktuel.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The social rental housing units will be leased for a three-year period before being reassigned to new tenants. www.emlakdream.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com · www.yenisafak.com
[● 9 SOURCES] A total of 15,000 rental social housing units will be provided in Istanbul. www.ekoturk.com · www.emlakdream.com · tasinmazhaber.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.haberaktuel.com · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The rental housing project will be located in the Istanbul districts of Ataşehir, Sancaktepe, Üsküdar, Başakşehir, Gaziosmanpaşa, and Beyoğlu. www.haberaktuel.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Rental prices for the social housing will be set significantly below market rates, approximately half of the market value. www.haberaktuel.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com