The Egyptian Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities, through the Social Housing Fund and Real Estate Finance Support, is accepting applications for 2026 rental apartments under the presidential initiative 'Housing for All Egyptians 9'. The initiative offers 15,000 housing units in new cities and governorates. Applications are being accepted from citizens with disabilities until September 27, and from all citizens, including those with disabilities, from September 28 to October 28.
The income limits for applicants have been set by the Social Housing Fund and Real Estate Finance Support. For applicants within governorates, the minimum monthly income is 5,000 Egyptian pounds, and the maximum is 16,000 pounds for a family. For applicants in new cities, the minimum monthly income is 8,000 pounds, and the maximum is also 16,000 pounds for a family. These limits are part of the conditions outlined in the initiative's brochure.
To be eligible, applicants must be Egyptian nationals and natural persons. The applicant's age must be between 21 and 35 years old at the end of the announcement period. The term 'family' includes married couples, whether or not they have dependents, as well as widows, divorced individuals with dependents.
Applicants must provide all required documents through the designated electronic portal within the specified timeframe. Incomplete, unclear, or improperly submitted documents will not be considered, and the application will be rejected. However, clients can submit a grievance request during the designated period.
In addition to submitting the required documents, applicants must pay a security deposit as detailed in the 'payment method', in addition to the prescribed postal fees. The initiative's brochure is available for download through a provided electronic link, allowing interested citizens to review the terms and conditions.
The 'Housing for All Egyptians 9' initiative aims to provide affordable housing options for low-income citizens. By setting specific income limits and eligibility criteria, the government seeks to ensure that the apartments are allocated to those who need them most. The initiative is part of the government's efforts to address the housing shortage and provide decent living conditions for all citizens.
The application process for the 2026 rental apartments is ongoing, with a specific timeline for citizens with disabilities and a subsequent period for all citizens. Interested applicants can review the initiative's brochure and submit their applications through the designated electronic portal.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has set income limits for applicants of the 2026 rental apartments under the 'Housing for All Egyptians 9' initiative, ranging from 5,000 to 16,000 Egyptian pounds per month.
