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Social Housing in the Balearic Islands: Years of Stagnation — and How It Could Move Forward

Why Social Housing Stalled in Mallorca

Mallorca saw almost no new social housing for years. Funding, land prices and bureaucracy are the main reasons.

Published: April 22, 2026
Social Housing in the Balearic Islands: Years of Stagnation — and How It Could Move Forward

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Why has social housing in Mallorca barely increased in recent years?

Official figures show that almost no new social housing was built on the Balearic Islands between 2012 and 2021. The main reasons are weak or uncertain funding, expensive land, strong tourism demand, and legal and bureaucratic hurdles that slow down planning and allocation.

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