Koblenz's Social Housing Drops, Council Boosts Funding and Quotas
Koblenz's housing landscape is shifting. The city council has revised its housing supply strategy to prioritize affordable housing. Meanwhile, the number of social security units has plummeted significantly, sparking demands for increased funding.
The decline in social security is largely attributed to the expiration of rent controls on older subsidized apartments. Built in the 1970s and 1980s, these apartments are now returning to the private market, reducing the city's social security stock. Between 2020 and 2024, Koblenz lost 848 social security units, a significant decrease from 2,476 to 1,628 units.
To combat this, the city council has introduced a 30 percent quota for social security in new developments. Additionally, the state government has doubled its funding for social security in Koblenz. This investment has already resulted in 58 new rent-controlled apartments in 2024 and 2025. Green Party state lawmaker Carl-Bernhard von Heusinger has demanded further increases in social security funds, urging the state government to significantly boost financial resources in the coming years.
Koblenz's social security stock has decreased due to the expiration of rent controls on older subsidized apartments. The city and state are responding with new quotas, increased funding, and the creation of new rent-controlled units. However, demands for further funding increases persist to address the ongoing need for affordable housing.
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