# Andorra affordable housing crisis and government response > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andorra-affordable-housing-crisis-and-government-response > Updated: 2026-08-18T02:55:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Andorra is facing a housing crisis characterized by a widening gap between wages and home prices, land scarcity, and demographic growth. This pressure particularly affects low-skill workers, women, and Portuguese residents. While the government has implemented measures such as subsidies, rent controls, and new public units, there is ongoing debate regarding whether the nation should prioritize residents over investors. In response to the shortage, the government launched a program in July to expand the public affordable rental housing stock by leasing existing buildings. This initiative includes multi-family buildings, aparthotels, and tourist apartments that are already constructed or near completion. By August, the government received two offers for this program, which will now undergo an evaluation process to determine if they can be incorporated into the public rental park through lease contracts lasting up to 30 years. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Andorra receives two offers for affordable public rental housing The Government of Andorra has received two proposals to lease buildings for its public affordable rental housing program, aiming to expand the housing stock quickly. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andorra-receives-two-offers-for-affordable-public-rental-housing ### 2026-07-20: Andorra and US grapple with affordable housing shortages as public programs fall short US public housing adds 600+ units but falls short of demand; Andorra faces a widening wage‑price gap and housing unaffordability despite modest reforms. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andorra-and-us-grapple-with-affordable-housing-shortages-as-public-programs-fall-short --- Cite as: Andorra affordable housing crisis and government response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andorra-affordable-housing-crisis-and-government-response