Access to housing remains a primary social challenge in Lanzarote. Data from the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Mobility of the Government of Canarias reveals that the demand for protected housing has exceeded 3,000 applications, underscoring the strain on the sector.

Socialist deputy Marcos Bergaz has urged the acceleration of both public and private housing projects to alleviate this problem. The capital, Arrecife, accounts for the majority of this demand, with 2,084 applicants, representing over two-thirds of the island's total. Yaiza follows with 447 applicants, while Tinajo and Haría record the lowest figures, with 23 and 27 applications, respectively.

This increase in demand coincides with a general rise in real estate prices. The average housing price in Lanzarote reached approximately 2,970 euros per square meter in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, rent in the province of Las Palmas has seen an approximate 8.8% increase in the last year, further complicating access to decent housing for many families and young people.

Given this scenario, Bergaz has called for the acceleration of several public housing developments. These include the tender for 136 homes in Playa Blanca, in the municipality of Yaiza, a project whose start date is still unconfirmed. He also pointed out delays in the planning of 200 homes in the Maneje neighborhood of Arrecife, which still lack a drafted project. Furthermore, 46 homes on Triana street in Arrecife, on a plot ceded by the Cabildo de Lanzarote, remain pending execution.

The parliamentarian also mentioned two housing developments acquired by the Cabildo de Lanzarote in Playa Blanca and subsequently transferred to the Government of Canarias, which have not yet been delivered to their future tenants. The deputy emphasized that housing is one of the main concerns of citizens and called for a coordinated response among administrations to increase the supply of public housing and facilitate access at affordable prices.