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Housing Shortage at the Airport: Why Palma's Outskirts Are Becoming Emergency Camps

Why Affordable Housing Is Still Out of Reach in Palma

Palma’s long housing shortage is making stable and affordable homes harder to find for many residents.

Published: April 22, 2026
Housing Shortage at the Airport: Why Palma's Outskirts Are Becoming Emergency Camps

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Why is affordable housing such a problem in Palma?

Palma has faced a housing shortage for years, and that shortage has made both rentals and access to stable housing much harder for lower-income residents. As a result, people with limited options are more likely to end up in temporary or unsafe living situations on the city’s outskirts.

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