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Israel Launches Public Housing Debt Relief Scheme to Write Off 50% of Rent Arrears
Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing launched a new scheme allowing public housing tenants to write off up to 50% of accumulated rental debts. Applications are open through managing companies until December 31, 2026.
Housing Ministry Resets Discount Apartment Portal Ahead of 2027 Lotteries
The Ministry of Construction and Housing temporarily closed the "Apartment on Discount" portal to adjust participant filters, prioritizing IDF reservists with a 75% quota for upcoming 2027 housing lotteries.
Beit Shemesh Lottery Winners Petition Court Over Cancelled Subsidized Housing
Families who won subsidized housing in Beit Shemesh filed a court petition after their wins were cancelled amid a legal dispute between the state and the developer Shapir.
Israel Suspends Housing Lottery Portal Following Supreme Court Conscription Ruling
The "Dirah BeHofa" housing lottery website has been temporarily shut down to implement a Supreme Court ruling excluding draft-evading ultra-Orthodox individuals from lotteries.
National Insurance Institute distributes allowances and expands rent assistance program
The National Insurance Institute announces that long-term allowances, including old-age, disability, and survivor benefits, are being distributed today. Simultaneously, the agency is collaborating with the Ministry of Construction and Housing to notify eligible citizens about rent assistance.
0% Equity: The dramatic change being examined in mortgage assistance
The Ministry of Construction and Housing is establishing an inter-ministerial team to examine mortgage assistance criteria, potentially reviving the issue after the Ministry of Finance's previous opposition. The move, supported by Minister Haim Katz, aims to address the housing crisis, with proposals including a mechanism to replace equity requirements with proven repayment ability.