Cabinet approves procedures for old rent tenants to obtain housing units

The Egyptian cabinet approved a draft resolution setting out the rules, conditions, and procedures for tenants under the old rent system to obtain alternative housing units, in accordance with Article 8 of Law No. 164 of 2025, as per a statement.

The resolution entitles tenants or those whose contracts were extended under laws No. 49 of 1977 and No. 136 of 1981, before the expiration of their contracts, to be allocated residential or non-residential units owned by the state, either for rent or ownership. Allocation will be subject to specific rules and prioritization systems designed to ensure fairness and efficiency.

The decision assigns responsibility for providing units to state entities, including the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities; the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA); local administration units; the Social Housing and Real Estate Finance Support Fund; and the Urban Development Fund.

A new central department within the Social Housing Fund, named “Rent and Alternative Housing,” will oversee the process, receive applications, and coordinate with relevant authorities.

Applications must be submitted within three months of the launch of a unified electronic platform, which will allow applicants to create accounts, track application status, and upload required documents such as proof of tenancy, family income, and marital status.