Housing shortage in Würzburg: women's houses overloaded, help urgently wanted!

Housing shortage in Würzburg: women's houses overloaded, help urgently wanted!

Würzburg, Deutschland - In the urban area of ​​Würzburg, an alarming development on the housing market shows. The rental prices rose incessantly and lead to a tremning Situation that particularly affects protection -seeking women's groups. A concise example is the family of Ms. O., who has been living in the women's shelter for over a year and a half, while in vain looking for an adequate, affordable apartment.

The number of women looking for refuge in a women's shelter increases. According to a message from the Social Service of Catholic Women e.V., the stay of women from 64 days in 2022 increased to 115 days in 2023. This drastic increase is mainly caused by the lack of living space, which in turn means that new women who are urgently looking for protection can often no longer find space. The women's shelter thus works as a kind of temporary that is overcrowded by the lack of alternatives.

Significant rental price increases in Würzburg

The rental prices in Würzburg have increased exorbitantly in recent years. Real estate scout24 data show that the square meter price for rental apartments increased by around 17.5 % within four years - from 9.55 euros in 2020 to 11.22 euros in 2024. This development primarily affects people with low incomes, which is why the situation is particularly precarious for single women like Ms. O. and their children.

One of the most pressing problems is the increasingly limited access to affordable living space. Ms. O. and her children can be found in a just 20 m² room that they have to share with other residents and their children. The family narrow is not only a physical challenge, but also an emotional burden, since the children, for example, are not allowed to invite friends to visit.

The project "Second Stage" as a glimmer of hope

To meet the pressing emergency, the “Second Stage” project was launched. This state -funded project of the Social Service of Catholic Women e.V. aims to support women like Ms. O. in finding an apartment. It offers a platform that helps women affected to find their way in their new living environment and to master the transition to a non -violent life.

Ms. O., despite the intensive search and countless applications, could not find an apartment. However, this situation could improve if someone in the Würzburg region has an available 3 or 4 room apartment. The “Second Stage” project is now looking for offers to finally give this family a home.

For more information on the work of "Second Stage", interested landlords can contact the responsible body on 0155 66020386. The hope that the living situation for women such as Ms. O. will soon improve remains, but the challenges are significant and require community effort. In view of the current situation, everyone who can help are urgently asked.