Carabanchel to add 40 new public affordable rental homes

Madrid City Council launches this sustainable development, capping rent at 30% of household income.

Image of a housing construction site in an urban environment in Madrid.
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Image of a housing construction site in an urban environment in Madrid.

Madrid City Council has begun construction this week on 40 new public housing units in the Carabanchel district, backed by a total investment of 12.4 million euros.

The development, named Carabanchel 35, is designed to provide housing solutions with a strict cost limit: rent will not exceed 30% of the residents' income. The project includes 13 two-bedroom apartments, 24 three-bedroom units, and three four-bedroom units, all including parking spaces and storage rooms.
The project is managed by the Municipal Housing and Land Company (EMVS Madrid) and is expected to be completed by mid-2028. The building will also feature a parking area with space for 60 vehicles.
The building's design prioritizes energy efficiency, having received the Sustainable Building certification from AENOR at the project stage. Key features include natural cross-ventilation, solar shading, a centralized aerothermal system for heating and cooling, and landscaped areas with low water consumption.

"Future tenants will never spend more than 30% of their salary income on rent payments."

the Housing Policy Delegate · President of EMVS Madrid
This initiative is part of the Southern Strategy, a municipal plan aimed at transforming districts such as Carabanchel, Latina, Usera, and Villaverde. Currently, the city manages nearly 10,000 public homes and has another 5,700 in development.