Established on 11 October 1976, the Housing Authority marks its 50th Anniversary this year, celebrating five decades of commitment and dedicated work to providing decent social and affordable housing opportunities, promoting stability, and supporting social mobility across Malta.
Over the years, the Authority has evolved from primarily providing social housing to four core functions:
- Social Housing Allocation: Providing a crucial safety net for low-income households through stable and affordable accommodation. This role has expanded through specialised housing initiatives, moving towards tailored solutions that address the needs of different societal groups.
- Affordability Schemes: Schemes and services aimed at improving housing affordability, including homeownership and rental affordability schemes, as well as initiatives that enhance purchasing power and support property refurbishment.
- Regulator of the Private Residential Rental Market
- Property Management: Overseeing the renovation and modernisation of its housing stock, including lift installations and embellishment of existing units, as well as compliance within both the private property market and government-owned buildings.
Assisting over 12,000 families annually, these schemes have a positive impact on households and are continuously updated to reflect the evolving needs of the Maltese community and the property market.
The Authority’s work extends beyond schemes and services, reflecting its commitment to transparency through publications such as ‘Beyond Walls’ and ‘More than Just a Roof’, as well as increased outreach through participation in events such as Freshers’ Week, the Public Service Expo, and various conferences.
As we reflect on the Authority’s journey, this evolution would not have been possible without the dedication and contribution of past and present employees.
