# Vorarlberg building law and housing policy debates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vorarlberg-building-law-and-housing-policy-debates > Updated: 2026-10-23T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In Vorarlberg, political discussions have emerged regarding the necessity of certain construction standards in social housing. The ÖVP and FPÖ parties have proposed a review of technical requirements—such as underground parking, bicycle rooms, and specific hallway widths—to reduce renovation and construction costs. A research project titled ‘Gebäudetyp V’ is currently testing buildings that deviate from current norms to evaluate potential adjustments. Concurrently, the Austrian Constitutional Court (VfGH) has struck down specific provisions of the Vorarlberg building law. Following a dispute over the attempted demolition of the historic ‘Löwen’ inn in Dornbirn-Hatlerdorf, the court ruled that Section 17, paragraphs 3 and 6, were unconstitutional. The court found that the law caused a disproportionate interference with property rights by requiring authorities to prioritize townscape protection without considering the economic feasibility of renovation for the property owner. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Austrian Constitutional Court strikes down parts of Vorarlberg building law The Austrian Constitutional Court has invalidated parts of the Vorarlberg building law, ruling that demolition decisions must consider economic feasibility alongside townscape protection. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-constitutional-court-strikes-down-parts-of-vorarlberg-building-law ### 2026-10-18: Vorarlberg parties seek to review social housing construction standards The ÖVP and FPÖ in Vorarlberg are seeking to review social housing construction standards to lower costs by evaluating the necessity of certain technical requirements and amenities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vorarlberg-parties-seek-to-review-social-housing-construction-standards --- Cite as: Vorarlberg building law and housing policy debates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vorarlberg-building-law-and-housing-policy-debates