Social housing: After Sfax, rent-to-own formula expands to Sousse

Tunisia is accelerating its social housing policy with a rent-to-own formula, expanding the initiative to Sousse after its initial launch in Sfax. Minister of Equipment and Housing Slah Zouari attended the official launch of a 14-apartment project in Sousse, marking the first implementation of this mechanism in the Sahel region.

This program aims to make property ownership a reality for middle and low-income Tunisian households. Authorities anticipate completing the Sousse project swiftly, with keys to be handed over before the summer of 2027. The initiative is part of a national development plan for 2026-2030, which targets the construction of approximately 5,000 social housing units across all governorates.

For the current year, the sector's objective has been increased to 1,200 residential units, with technical services working to ensure all planned construction sites nationwide commence before year-end. To ensure transparency and efficiency, the allocation process will be fully digitized through a national online platform. This system will objectively assess eligibility, centralize file tracking, and publish beneficiary lists based on rigorous social criteria.

The rent-to-own housing policy reflects the state's commitment to revitalizing the societal role of public real estate developers, promoting social justice, and upholding the right to dignified housing for the country's workforce.