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Mallorca becomes unaffordable: the housing shortage as a systemic problem

What Could Help Ease Mallorca’s Housing Crisis?

Mallorca’s housing debate focuses on social housing, rental rules, and limiting pressure from holiday use.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca becomes unaffordable: the housing shortage as a systemic problem

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What housing solutions are being discussed for Mallorca?

The main proposals combine more long-term housing with tighter control of short-term tourist use. Ideas include more social housing, stricter rules on holiday rentals, incentives for long-term renting, and support for employer-provided housing. Most observers agree that no single measure will be enough on its own in Mallorca.

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