# Spain housing and social crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-housing-and-social-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-22T11:07:00.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 3. Spain continues to face significant social challenges regarding education and housing accessibility. Recent PISA report findings indicate a decline in literacy levels among young people; while children can assemble letters, they struggle with reading comprehension. Simultaneously, the housing crisis is affecting both younger generations and older citizens. The difficulty in purchasing homes has made property ownership increasingly dependent on inheritance. Experts suggest this requires coordinated action between central, regional, and local governments, though current political cooperation is noted as insufficient. This instability has fueled a rising homelessness crisis. Cáritas reported assisting 44,475 people in 2025, a 3.8% increase driven by rising costs, job losses, evictions, and forced migration. In Andalusia, Cáritas assisted nearly 5,000 people, primarily men aged 35 to 60. However, in Huelva, the percentage of women experiencing homelessness has tripled over the last six years, now representing 33% of those served. In Seville, officials warned that housing inflation is pushing middle-class families toward the poverty threshold. In October 2026, advocacy efforts intensified. To mark the Day of Homeless People on October 25, Cáritas launched the ‘Nadie Sin Hogar 2026’ campaign under the slogan ‘Un hogar, un lugar al que pertenecer’ (A home, a place to belong). In Santander, approximately one hundred people gathered at Plaza Porticada to demand dignified housing. In Ciudad Real, local authorities and Cáritas Diocesana held awareness activities. Recent reports highlight deepening residential unrest. In Ponferrada, the Hogar San Genadio served over 2,000 people between January and September, while Cáritas Valencia supported 550 individuals in 2025. Evictions have led to violent confrontations, such as in Gasteiz, where a family with six minors was evicted in the Sansomendi neighborhood, resulting in clashes with the Ertzaintza police, injuries, and four arrests. In Madrid, local assemblies are organizing a general strike for November 11 to protest housing speculation. ## Claims - A family with six minors was evicted in Gasteiz. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Ertzaintza police made at least four arrests during protests in Gasteiz. (single source) - Barcelona property prices increased 10.8% year-on-year in Q3 2026. (single source) - Seasonal rentals account for 35% of available stock in Salamanca. (single source) - Alcorcón rental prices remained at 15.1 euros per square meter in September 2026. (single source) - Protests against the housing crisis occurred in over 50 cities in Spain. (single source) - The Eixample district in Barcelona saw a 2% increase in rental prices to 23.91 euros per square meter. (single source) - Badajoz rental prices are predicted to remain stable through the end of 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Spain housing crisis triggers protests and market shifts Spain faces a deepening housing crisis marked by record property prices in Barcelona, rising seasonal rentals in Salamanca, and violent protests following evictions in Gasteiz. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/critas-launches-campaign-to-address-homelessness-crisis-in-spain ### 2026-10-19: Cáritas reports rising homelessness crisis across Spain Cáritas reports a rise in homelessness across Spain, driven by housing costs and job loss, affecting over 44,000 people in 2025. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/critas-espaola-reports-rising-homelessness-in-spain ### 2026-09-28: Spain faces literacy decline and housing crisis Spain faces dual crises in education and housing, with PISA reports highlighting literacy issues and young generations struggling to afford homes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-faces-literacy-decline-and-housing-crisis --- Cite as: Spain housing and social crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-housing-and-social-crisis