Croatia Begins Subsidized Housing Construction in Vrlika, Supports Green Projects

In Vrlika, Croatia, the foundation stone has been laid for a new subsidized housing building, marking the official start of construction for 12 families. The project, valued at two million euros, is part of the Socially Stimulated Housing Program (POS) and aims to help young families secure housing and remain in their hometowns.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Physical Planning, Construction, and State Assets, Branko Bačić, emphasized the strong local interest in this housing model, confirmed by a resident survey. He stated that the government is committed to supporting and realizing affordable housing projects in any local self-government unit that expresses a need, primarily through state budget funds.

Across the Splitsko-dalmatinska County, 105 housing units are already under construction through existing models. The new investment cycle, based on the Affordable Housing Act, plans for a total of 512 new apartments throughout the county. Minister Bačić noted that these initiatives extend to various locations, including Hvar, Brač, Makarska, Cista Provo, Gradac, and Vrlika, with some apartments designated for sale and others for long-term rent.

Following the Vrlika event, Bačić met with mayors and municipal heads in Dugopolje to discuss the implementation of national affordable housing policies. The meeting highlighted the importance of state and local government cooperation in retaining young populations and fostering balanced development within the county. Additionally, four agreements were signed for green urban infrastructure projects in Tučepi, Gradac, Solin, and Makarska, funded by the Competitiveness and Cohesion Program 2021-2027, with a total grant value exceeding 4.5 million euros.

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Our goal is to enable every local self-government unit that expresses interest and need to provide affordable housing for its citizens. We will support and realize such projects, primarily with funds from the state budget.