Goran loses apartment: too much deserved for affordable living space!

Goran loses apartment: too much deserved for affordable living space!

Bregenz, Österreich - Goran Nedic is currently fighting with the challenges of the housing market in Bregenz. The inhabitant of a non -profit apartment recently received a letter from the city in which he was informed that his rental agreement will not be extended because he receives a higher salary in a new job. This raises questions about the justice of the awarding system for affordable living space, which in Vorarlberg exerts great pressure on the tenants. Goran, who was previously below the official income limit for affordable living space of 3,200 euros net, is now faced with the problem of the "sandwich problem", which often affects people who are only just above the income limit.

The calculation of the annual income is based on 14 monthly salaries, which can cause tenants such as Goran, whose monthly income is 2,800 euros, are on paper above the income limit. The official calculation also includes vacation and Christmas bonuses. Goran feels this handling as unfair, especially since he pays for his rent and has got into this precarious situation due to his new job.

new regulations for rental funding

In this context, a new regulation for the promotion of residential -common purposes will come into force in this context. According to ecovis-rts.de aims to create payable living space for helpful people. A central aspect is tax discounts for organizations that focus on the construction and renting of affordable apartments. These new provisions will primarily affect social companies, non -profit associations, foundations and municipal companies.

The income herself that apply to tenants are based on social assistance. For example, a 1-person household can earn up to 41,766 euros annually and still be entitled to this funding. The regulation also stipulates that at the beginning of the tenancy the need for help must be demonstrated and the rent does not exceed the actual costs and cannot contain a profit surcharge.

social living space funding at the federal level

The Federal Government has also created various measures for social housing funding. This support aims to relieve households with low and medium -sized incomes. Children -rich households, single parents and people with disabilities are particularly affected. From 2020, countries can apply for earmarked financial aid for social housing, whereby a total of 21.65 billion euros are planned for the period from 2022 to 2028.

For 2022, 2 billion euros have already been provided for social housing. There are also annual funds for student living and for trainees. The federal government relies on the continuation and increase of financial support to ensure access to affordable living space. Tenants have to present a residential authorization (WBS) for apartments that were financed with funding.

Goran's situation is symptomatic for many who are in a similar location. Your access to living space is difficult by rigid regulations and a complex point system, and while new regulations come into force, there are still many open questions at fair rental prices and availability of living space in the coming years.