Ministry of Housing Continues Support for Low and Middle-Income Groups with Affordable Housing Units

The Ministry of Housing in Egypt is committed to supporting low—and middle-income citizens by offering affordable housing units under the “Housing for All Egyptians” initiative. This project is part of the presidential initiative aimed at improving citizens’ living standards and addressing the housing needs of eligible groups.

Upcoming Housing Unit Reservation

While the exact date for opening the reservation for social housing units has not been officially announced, Mai Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, confirmed that reservations for the project are expected to open by the end of 2024.

Prices of Social Housing Units for 2024

The price of a social housing unit is expected to be around EGP 530,000, with a potential price increase of up to 15% by delivery, depending on economic conditions.

Eligibility for Social Housing Units

• Individuals with a monthly income of up to EGP 10,000 can apply for the social housing units.
• Families can apply if their monthly income does not exceed EGP 13,000.
• The minimum salary required to apply is currently set at EGP 2,700, with possible adjustments based on economic changes.

Conditions for Applying for Social Housing in 2024:

1. Citizenship and Age: Applicants must be Egyptian citizens, and at least 21 years old.
2. No Prior Housing Support: The applicant or their family must not have previously benefited from any governmental housing support or land allocation.
3. One Unit Limit: Applicants are only eligible for one housing unit.
4. Income Requirements: The applicant’s income must fall within the ministry’s specified range.

Steps to Apply for Social Housing:

1. Visit the Social Housing Fund website.
2. Log in with a personal account.
3. Submit the required information based on the relevant announcement.
4. Check the application status online.

How to Check the Status of Social Housing Applications

Applicants can track the availability of units and the status of their applications through the Social Housing Fund’s website, which provides updates and further details about the process.

This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure adequate housing for all citizens, in line with Egypt’s national development goals.