The content and scope are being developed, but with the Affordable Housing Act the Commission aims to support public authorities in identifying areas of housing stress, based on publicly available data. It will enable them, in full respect of subsidiarity, to take measures to protect housing affordability in those areas, including with regards to short-term rentals. Addressing the housing crisis in areas under housing stress also requires measures to increase housing supply in a variety of areas under the control of Member States such as new build, making better use of vacant properties, developing social housing, and simplifying planning and permitting.
Public consultation
During a targeted consultation process, citizens, public authorities and stakeholders have shared their views on how best to protect and promote housing affordability in the areas of Europe most severely affected by the housing crisis.
Call for evidenceClosed 3 April 2026The public and stakeholders has provided views on the housing crisis and possible solutions, as well as shared relevant information and data where relevant.
You can consult the replies given through the Have Your Say portal.
Detailed questionnaireClosed 29 March 2026Experts were invited to provide their input to detailed questions such as how best to identify areas under housing stress, how to address the impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability while preserving their benefits, and what other supply and demand measures are needed to increase housing affordability in areas under housing stress.
The questionnaire was open for input until 29 March 2026.
Member State representativesOnline, 17 MarchAll EU Member States were represented at this first meeting on the Affordable Housing Act.
Regions and citiesHybrid, 23 MarchThe workshop was open to cities, regions and major tourist destinations as well as their associations at EU and national level.
All stakeholdersOnline, 30 March