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The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue and Accommodation, Andy Ellul, visited the ongoing improvement and embellishment works being carried out in a social housing area in Marsa. This project has an estimated value of €700,000 and includes maintenance works to facades, roofs, and common parts. The project covers 11 residential blocks and will directly benefit…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes visited the new social housing project in Mellieħa. This project will provide eight modern two-apartment residential units on each floor, specially designed to offer comfortable and accessible space. The project is one of a series of investments…

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: Assisting…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION In two years €150 million invested in the field of social and affordable housing The evolution of the housing market, present and future needs and the Government’s strategy in this area were discussed at a conference “The House of Tomorrow” which brought together experts and…

The Housing Authority has launched Ħabbtilna, a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the wide range of support available to residents seeking help with housing affordability, home adaptations, repairs, and rental stability. Today, more than ever, people face different challenges when it comes to securing a home. Whether the need is to purchase a…

Today, Minister for Social and Affordable Housing Roderick Galdes and Housing Authority CEO Matthew Zerafa launched the Authority’s second publication of the year, ‘More than Just a Roof’. Edited by Dr Brian Micallef, this book documents Malta’s Specialised Housing Projects, reflecting the Authority’s shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to innovative, tailor-made housing solutions for vulnerable…

In today’s press conference, Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes and Housing Authority CEO Matthew Zerafa announced a new campaign called ‘Ħabbtilna’, aimed at raising awareness of the schemes and services offered by the Housing Authority. Complementing the campaign are the newly published ‘Schemes and Opportunities’ page on the Housing Authority’s website and…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION In 7 years the subsidy on rents increased 7-fold The development and evolution of the rental market in the last fifteen years were the key topics mentioned at a conference during which Minister for Social and Affordable Housing Roderick Galdes referred to the reforms executed…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION €900,000 invested in a new social housing project delivering five modern residential units in Siġġiewi. Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes visited the recently completed, new social housing project in Siġġiewi. This project aims to provide five modern residential units for five families.…

The Malta Housing Authority is inviting individuals to take part in a one-of-a-kind art competition and exhibition that celebrates its 50-year journey of shaping Malta’s urban and social landscape through public housing policy.This competition offers an exciting platform for artists to visually explore how housing policy has influenced communities, identity, and social mobility over the…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FROM THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Scheme for Persons with Disability now approves more than one stairlift application per day on average. Since the launch of this housing authority scheme 3,000 applications for stairlifts have been approved, with an investment of more than €18 million. During a press…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Another regeneration project in the social housing area in Tarxien Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes visited the social housing area in Tarxien, one of several social housing buildings being regenerated. Extensive façade improvement works have been completed in Tarxien across several social…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Regeneration in the field of social housing in Gudja. Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes announced that the regeneration project in the field of social housing in Gudja has been completed. Implemented across two blocks with separate entrances, the project is improving the…

Specialised Housing Projects, one of the key initiatives of the Malta Housing Authority, mark a shift from the traditional one-size-fits-all approach towards a more targeted and inclusive model that addresses the needs of vulnerable groups within society and communities. Each property was previously in a dilapidated, uninhabitable state, some of which date back to the…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Minister for Social and Affordable Housing Roderick Galdes addressed a conference on the future of social and affordable housing in our country. This conference was organised by the Housing Authority with the aim of bringing together the social partners in the sector and providing a…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes attended and addressed the launch of the Housing Authority’s publication Beyond Walls: A Social Housing Story. This first comprehensive publication on social housing in Malta presents the academic, historical, and artistic elements of the sector, highlighting its…

Matthew Zerafa and Brian Micallef   Register Now – Click Here Effective housing policies must be rooted in evidence-based research to address complex challenges such as affordability, social mobility, and urban development. Furthermore, such policies must ensure that housing strategies are not only responsive to current market conditions but are also able to anticipate future needs.…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION During a press conference, minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, announced the renewal of the SensAbility scheme. Over the past four years, an investment of approximately €310,000 has enabled 64 families to benefit from this scheme, providing multisensory rooms within their homes for…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION AND BY THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND PUBLIC CLEANLINESS Signed agreement between the Housing Authority and ARMS Ltd in favour of further collaboration on real estate in Malta. The Government continues to collect information on the property situation in our country, this time…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, together with Housing Authority officials, visited the works currently underway on a new social housing project in Qrendi. The experts responsible for this project confirmed that project is progressing at a very good pace. With an investment…

PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR GOZO AND PLANNING AND THE MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION The rental market in Gozo has evolved and has become attractive not only tourists but workers and individuals who choose to retire on this island. Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri and Minister for Social and Affordable…

The Housing Authority has published an extensive study as part of its dedication to explore the diverse dynamics of the Maltese Rental Market. This study, in particular, seeks to comprehensively understand the demographic and socio-economic nature of tenants and landlords in Malta and the nature of the relationship between them. While the Authority has already…

The Malta Housing Authority participated in the conference titled ”Improving Affordable Housing in the Mediterranean”, organised locally by SOS Malta and classified under the outcome of ACF Regional Initiatives.The Conference offered a unique platform for representatives coming from various mediterranean countries including Italy, Portugal, Greece, Spain and Malta to exchange experiences and lessons learned in…

The Housing Authority has recently entered into an agreement with MITA to introduce GIS (Geographic Information Systems). This software application enables a clear visual representation of spatial data on a map, allowing Housing Authority staff to easily visualize, analyse and observe trends.This technology enables better planning, and management and above all decision-making across a wide…

This morning, the Chairman and the Executive Board of the Malta Housing Authority approved a series of organisation reforms that will come into play as of next Monday. The changes will ensure that Malta Housing Authority continues to evolve, adapt, and remain a catalyst for welfare and affordable housing opportunities for all.The unanimously approved reforms…

After last year the Housing Authority launched the ‘care plan’ program in collaboration with the University of Malta, professionals in the social field within the Housing Authority started following 28 tenants who live in social housing. These cases were selected after deficiencies were noted such as arrears in the payment of rent or electricity and…