Tunisia to Launch Rent-to-Own Housing Program for 5,000 Units by End of 2026

Tunisia is set to launch an innovative rent-to-own housing program, offering 5,000 social housing units by the end of 2026. A dedicated electronic platform will manage all online registrations, ensuring complete transparency in the application process. This digital system will be integrated with the databases of the Ministries of Interior, Finance, and Social Affairs to verify applicant information.

The program, managed by SNIT and SPROLS, targets employees in both the public and private sectors. Funds have already been allocated, and the procedural guide is finalized. This initiative aims to provide accessible housing solutions for Tunisians.

Eligibility requirements stipulate that Tunisian applicants and their spouses must not own any property. Their gross monthly income should not exceed six times the minimum wage (SMIG). Additionally, the maximum age for loan repayment is set at 75 years.

The project will eventually cover all of Tunisia, commencing this year in 11 governorates, including Manouba, where the Minister of Equipment, Salah Zouari, initiated the first construction site for 162 housing units. In parallel, the state plans to develop an additional 4,600 homes under the traditional social housing program.