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Munich is facing a housing shortage: 3,000 cheap social housing units at risk!
The article sheds light on the impending housing crisis in Munich in 2025, in which affordable social housing is becoming scarce and construction work is stagnating.
Munich is facing a housing shortage: 3,000 cheap social housing units at risk!
In the Bavarian capital of Munich, worrying news is coming to the fore: in the next five years, up to...3000The Greens in the Munich city council warn that cheap rental apartments will be lost. This has a massive impact on the already tense housing situation in the city, where living space is scarce and demand is constantly increasing. Mercury reports that many social housing units built by private developers have a fixed-term commitment and are often offered on the open market after this commitment has expired - and that can quickly become more expensive.
According to the Greens, the last five years have already been around3700cheap apartments disappeared from the market. A central problem is that the city currently does not have sufficient resources to extend social ties. In many cases, the city has to pay a high price to renew its ties, which is difficult to achieve, especially in the current financial situation.
The view of the social housing construction site
The situation is further exacerbated by the impending emergency in the construction of new social housing. One reason for this is the drastic reduction in payments from the Free State of Bavaria to the city for income-oriented support (EOF). The funds for EOF for 2025 are just about25 million euros, compared to 100 to 120 million euros per year before. As a result, the number of EOF apartments applied for increases850has increased, but only284of which were approved. Currently waiting about25,000 householdson social housing. South Germans highlights the serious consequences of this development.
The responsible head of department, Ulrike Klar, emphasizes that the crisis in the EOF area is one of the central issues. The Left and SPD factions clearly see the state government as responsible for this misery. Criticism comes primarily because of a possible nationwide approval freeze, which is seen as a slap in the face for the construction industry and those affected.
Incorrect assignment as another problem
Another burden that the city has to bear is the phenomenon of under-occupancy in social housing. An example is the story of Emily, who continues to live in public housing despite increased income, but is no longer eligible. BR points out that the exact number of incorrect bookings in Bavaria has not been recorded, but the need for more controls is called for in order to secure rentable space. A higher income is not a reason for dismissal and could further aggravate the already tense situation.
The debate about the under-occupancy of social housing has been going on for decades. In many federal states, incorrect occupancy fees have been abolished, while in Bavaria a different model of income-oriented funding (EoF) is being pursued. Tenants have to submit an application for additional funding every two years, which increases the administrative burden accordingly.
The city of Munich is facing an enormous challenge: an increasing need for social housing, scarce funds for their construction and the problem of incorrect occupancy. What remains is the question of whether those responsible can act in time to deal with the rent crisis in Munich's city center.