{"id":10682,"date":"2026-06-12T18:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/alquiler-asequible-andorra-requisitos-precios\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:52:41","slug":"alquiler-asequible-andorra-requisitos-precios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/affordable-rental-andorra-requirements-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Rentals in Andorra: Guide and Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last update:<\/strong> June 2026. The information in this article is regularly checked against official sources from the Government of Andorra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcca Key data (2025\u20132026)<\/h4>\n\n\n
  • Affordable rental Andorra: official maximum price ~\u20ac900\u2013\u20ac1,100\/month<\/strong> for protected floors (Govern d'Andorra, 2026)<\/em><\/li>
  • Average rental in Andorra la Vella, 2 bedrooms: \u20ac1,300\u2013\u20ac1,600\/month<\/strong> \u2014 the affordable one represents ~30 % savings<\/li>
  • Affordable rental units available 2026: ~600<\/strong> \u2014 active waiting list (Govern, 2026)<\/em><\/li>
  • Income requirements: between 1x and 2.5x the minimum wage<\/strong> (~\u20ac1,400\u2013\u20ac3,500\/month net) (Govern, 2026)<\/em><\/li>
  • Housing Plan 2026: \u20ac35M<\/strong> to add +400 units<\/strong> protected rental (Govern, 2026)<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

    The situation of the real estate market and affordable rent in Andorra<\/h2>\n\n

    If you've been closely following the news in the Pyrenees or are planning to take the plunge... live in Andorra<\/strong>As you know, the housing market has become one of the most frequent and complex topics of conversation in the Principality. Over the last few years, strong economic growth, the arrival of new residents, and the lack of new construction at reasonable prices have driven purchase and rental prices to historic levels. This situation not only affects local residents but also foreign professionals who come to the country seeking to build a stable future.<\/p>\n\n

    To mitigate this problem and ensure that residents with middle or low incomes do not have to allocate a disproportionate portion of their salaries to housing, the Andorran Government, together with the National Institute of Habitat<\/strong> (INH) has launched several significant initiatives. The main objective is to create a robust network of social housing in Andorra<\/strong> capable of mitigating the price increases of the free market and offering decent and lasting housing solutions.<\/p>\n\n

    In this context, June 2026 marks an important milestone with the opening of a new public call for applications. The INH has officially opened the application period for fourteen homes designated for the program of Affordable rental in Andorra<\/strong>These apartments are located in the former Font de Ferro hotel, a strategically converted building in Aixovall, within the parish of Sant Juli\u00e0 de L\u00f2ria. This development offers a breath of fresh air and an excellent opportunity for families and workers who meet the requirements set by the public administration.<\/p>\n\n

    What is the Font de Ferro housing development like in Sant Juli\u00e0 de L\u00f2ria?<\/h2>\n\n

    The Font de Ferro former hotel project is a clear example of how Andorran authorities are opting to rehabilitate existing infrastructure (such as old hotels or disused buildings) to give them a second life as residential apartments. This strategy allows for shorter construction times and better use of available land in a country with such a mountainous and limited topography.<\/p>\n\n

    The Aixovall development comprises a total of fourteen publicly subsidized housing units, designed to meet the needs of different types of families. The distribution of the homes is structured as follows:<\/p>\n\n

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    • 1 study:<\/strong> An ideal option for single people or young professionals looking for a functional and easy-to-maintain space.<\/li>\n
    • 2 one-bedroom apartments:<\/strong> Perfect spaces for couples or singles who need separate rooms for rest and daily life.<\/li>\n
    • 11 two-bedroom apartments:<\/strong> The majority option of the building, designed for small families, couples with one child or single-parent families who require more usable square meters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Regarding the dimensions of the properties, the usable areas of these homes range between 38 and 67 square meters<\/strong>Although these are not large apartments, the interior layout has been designed with modern criteria for space optimization and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n

      The most striking thing about this promotion, without a doubt, is the Andorra rental prices<\/strong> reference rates that have been set for the call for proposals. Initial rates start from a minimum of 361.46 euros per month<\/strong> For the smaller options, up to a maximum of 642.05 euros per month<\/strong> for two-bedroom homes. If we compare these figures with current prices in the private rental market in Andorra, where a two-bedroom apartment rarely costs less than 1,200 or 1,500 euros, the enormous financial relief that this promotion represents for the beneficiaries becomes clear.<\/p>\n\n

      How is the final price of social housing rent calculated?<\/h2>\n\n

      Although the Andorran government sets reference prices for each apartment (the aforementioned \u20ac361.46 and \u20ac642.05), the final amount paid by the successful applicants will be tailored to their individual economic and family circumstances. The rent allocation system aims to be as fair and equitable as possible, adhering to three fundamental rules:<\/p>\n\n

      The 30% limit on family income<\/h3>\n

      The golden rule of social housing in Andorra<\/strong> It establishes that the monthly rent assumed by the tenant will strictly equal the 30% of regular income<\/strong> declared by the entire household. Thus, if the total income in a household amounts to, for example, 1,500 euros per month, the final price they will pay for their adapted apartment will be 450 euros per month, regardless of whether the reference rate for the assigned apartment is higher.<\/p>\n\n

      The maximum market price<\/h3>\n

      To prevent distortions or unfair competition from the public system, the regulations stipulate that, under no circumstances, may the final price charged to the tenant exceed the average market value of the geographical area by a further 25%. This ensures that prices in Font de Ferro remain significantly lower than any private sector offer in Sant Juli\u00e0 de L\u00f2ria.<\/p>\n\n

      Subsidies and additional rental assistance<\/h3>\n

      What happens if a family's income is so low that even 30% of their budget is insufficient to cover the reference rent? The Andorran government is considering this possibility. Families in situations of particular economic vulnerability can apply, in parallel and as a complement to the traditional state rental assistance. These public subsidies will cover the remaining cost to ensure that no one is left without decent housing due to a lack of immediate resources.<\/p>\n\n

      New requirements for accessing public housing in Andorra (Regulation 2026)<\/h2>\n\n

      Coinciding with the launch of the Font de Ferro development in Aixovall, significant changes have come into effect to the regulations governing access to public housing in the Principality. These modifications are not accidental: National Institute of Habitat<\/strong> They have designed them after meticulously analyzing more than a thousand applications submitted by citizens since the official registry was created.<\/p>\n\n

      The main objective of this 2026 regulatory reform is to make entry requirements more flexible and broaden the range of beneficiaries, preventing people with genuine needs from being excluded by bureaucratic rigidities. Below, we detail what these are. Requirements for renting in Andorra<\/strong> within this public program:<\/p>\n\n

      Extension of maximum income limits<\/h3>\n

      To qualify for these apartments, the family unit's income cannot exceed certain maximum thresholds, which are calculated using Andorra's Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) as a reference. With the new rules, the limits have been increased as follows:<\/p>\n\n

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      • For people who live alone:<\/strong> The maximum permitted income is set at 2.2 minimum wages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • For couples without children or single-parent families with one child:<\/strong> The income cap is raised to 2.5 minimum wages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • For households with two or more dependent children:<\/strong> The maximum limit is set at 2.9 minimum wages<\/strong> of the Principality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Special protection for vulnerable groups<\/h3>\n

        The 2026 regulations introduce significant exceptions to the minimum income requirements for accessing the program. From now on, the mandatory minimum income requirements will not apply to individuals receiving a disability solidarity pension (for those unable to work) or an invalidity pension that is completely incompatible with engaging in active professional activity.<\/p>\n\n

        Priority criteria and scoring scales<\/h2>\n\n

        Since the program is limited to fourteen apartments, it's understandable that demand far exceeds the available supply. Therefore, the INH applies a very strict and transparent points system to allocate the homes fairly. This reform of the regulations aims to give greater weight to genuine situations of vulnerability rather than simply relying on annual income figures.<\/p>\n\n

        The factors that award the highest scores in the selection process are:<\/p>\n\n

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        • Housing emergency:<\/strong> People who completely lack stable housing at the time of application or who have been housed in emergency public residential resources for some time.<\/li>\n
        • Excessive financial effort:<\/strong> Households that are currently allocating more than 401% of their net monthly income to pay the rent for their current home in the private market.<\/li>\n
        • Territorial roots in the parish:<\/strong> In order to promote community life and reduce road travel, the INH will award additional points to applicants who actively work in the same parish of Sant Juli\u00e0 de L\u00f2ria where the development is located.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          It is essential to keep in mind the deadlines for this application. To be eligible for one of the fourteen apartments in the former Font de Ferro hotel, it was a prerequisite to be officially registered in the register of applicants for affordable housing before June 10, 2026, and to have your name appear in the BOPA (Official Gazette of the Principality of Andorra) notice. The application period for this specific development ends on June 26, 2026<\/strong>Once closed, the INH will analyze each case and notify interested parties individually if they meet the requirements for allocation.<\/p>\n\n

          Andorra's medium-term plan: 150 new public housing units<\/h2>\n\n

          The allocation of the Font de Ferro apartments in Aixovall is just the tip of the iceberg of a much more ambitious strategy designed by the Andorran government. Aware that fourteen apartments are insufficient to completely resolve the housing crisis, the Andorran Executive has announced a massive investment of 21.6 million euros<\/strong> intended exclusively for the acquisition of privately owned buildings in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n

          The aim of this multi-million euro public investment is to acquire existing residential or hotel properties, renovate them completely if necessary, and immediately add them to the country's public housing stock. With this emergency plan, the Andorran authorities expect to add approximately 150 new affordable rental apartments<\/strong> in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n

          This measure will not only benefit native Andorrans and long-term residents, but also aims to provide greater stability and certainty for seasonal workers and new residents who choose to settle in the Principality to work in key sectors such as hospitality, ski resorts, retail, and healthcare. By expanding the supply of public housing, Andorra seeks to consolidate its position as an attractive, competitive, and, above all, livable destination for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n