Vienna is one of the world’s most liveable cities, and social housing contributes significantly to this fact. Unlike other cities, Vienna does not leave rents and land prices solely to the free market. On the contrary: housing is viewed as a public task and part of the services of general interest.
Social Housing in Vienna: Details and History
Requirements for renting an apartment
In order to rent an apartment in a Viennese Gemeindebau, your primary residence must have been in Vienna for at least the past 3 years. If this hasn’t been the case, you aren’t eligible. Additional requirements can be found on the website of our partners Wohnberatung Wien (German
only) .
Press-, Film- or Scientific Inquiry or Request
All international requests have to be addressed to our International Relations Departments. Wiener Wohnen also supports research about social housing in Vienna. If you need detailed information about social housing in Vienna or the history of Wiener Wohnen, please find those on Social Housing. In case of further scientific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
International Relations
Veronika Iwanowski
Vienna Film Commission
Videos
Social Housing in Numbers
Social Housing in Numbers
Affordable Housing in Vienna
Affordable Housing in Vienna