Sittler names Mogel pack: 1,000 apartments in the crisis year!

Sittler names Mogel pack: 1,000 apartments in the crisis year!

Wien, Österreich - The issue of 1,000 community apartments in Vienna has sparked a heated political topic. On April 17, 2025, municipal councilor Peter Sittler, residential building speaker of the Vienna People's Party, criticized the special special campaign campaign. This measure, which applies from May to September, allows students to apply to the municipal apartments without proof of an urgent need for living. Sittler described the initiative as "Mogelpack" and accused the city of offering short-term solutions in a sensitive housing market situation.

"It is a sign of symbol policy," emphasized Sittler, who is one of the critical voices in view of the lack of housing that complain about the poor conditions in existing residential construction. He notices a contradiction in the sudden availability of 1,000 apartments, while at the same time many Viennese are on waiting lists. "The city has to introduce real reforms and transparent procurement guidelines in the municipal building," he said.

community apartments in Vienna

community apartments are not only an important pillar of the Vienna housing market, but also a specific form of rental apartments provided by the city of Vienna. With an unlimited rental contracts and affordable rents, they are particularly attractive. Around every fourth Viennese lives in one of the approximately 220,000 community apartments that offer numerous advantages. These include green courtyards, playgrounds as well as community facilities such as laundry rooms or hobby rooms. In many cases, the tenants even have saunas or swimming pools.

The allocation of the municipal apartments takes place in line with civil service, whereby a maximum of one living space per credible person is intended. An exception is “young Vienna”, who as an individual can apply for up to two living rooms. In order to gain access to these apartments, interested parties need the so-called Viennese living ticket, which is granted if you prove an eligible living requirement.

New procurement system from May 2025

From May 1, 2025, a new, more flexible award system will be introduced in Vienna to modernize social housing. The goal is to create more social justice and flexibility. In the future, only a continuous main residence in Vienna will be challenged by two years, regardless of the number of addresses. This adaptation reacts to the frequent life changes of young people and families. A new contracting category is also created for households that suffer from inflation and which must have received a positive decision for living allowance or rental allowance.

The new system is supplemented by the introduction of a central Viennese living ticket that enables the reservation to be made on affordable apartments. A flexible model with bonus points is also provided that depicts individual life situations instead of relying on fixed reasons for living requirements.

The current discussion about the awarding of community apartments and the upcoming changes show that the pressure on the city government to improve the living situations and conditions in Vienna is essential. It remains to be seen how the city will react to the demands for transparency and reforms in the municipal building.

Various contact points are available for further information. The Wohnberatung Vienna offers comprehensive information about the design and allocation of community apartments. The Wiener Stadtverwaltung has provided details about the new housing edition on your website.