When do TOKİ rental housing applications open? What are the application requirements for 15,000 TOKİ rental social housing units in Istanbul?

Istanbul is set to launch a significant affordable rental housing initiative, with 15,000 units planned to be made available to eligible citizens by September 2026.

The program, overseen by the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ), aims to provide housing at below-market rental rates, directly supported by the state.

Details regarding the application process and the specific requirements for these affordable rental units are highly anticipated. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, along with TOKİ, is expected to release this information in the coming weeks. Key criteria are likely to include income limits and quotas for different applicant groups.

Once applications are submitted, the selection of beneficiaries will be determined through a lottery draw conducted publicly in the presence of a notary. Successful applicants will then sign rental agreements with TOKİ.

This project represents a substantial effort to address housing affordability in Istanbul, offering a more accessible rental market for residents.