29th National Housing Week Opens in Luxembourg

On Thursday 8 October 2026, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning opened the first day of its National Housing Week (SNL), which welcomes the public to Hall 9 at Luxexpo The Box in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.

Running until Sunday 11 October 2026, SNL runs this year under the slogan “Däin Doheem, däi Projet, déng Zukunft” (your home, your project, your future), this 29th edition is aimed primarily at young people and young adults wishing to rent or buy their first home. Yet, according to the ministry, it remains open to anyone planning to rent, buy, build or renovate a property. 

This edition also introduces a new feature: nineteen “housing talks”, offering visitors the opportunity to engage directly with housing experts through 30-minute round-table discussions and conferences covering key housing-related issues.

The NHW aims to address key housing-related topics, including rental affordability, available financial assistance and the choice between renting and buying. Over four days, the event brings together experts and organisations in one place to provide visitors with information and guidance.

“This year, National Housing Week focuses on young people wishing to rent or buy their first home. This is an important step, which often raises many questions and sometimes uncertainties. Our aim is to help them discover the housing options available and the assistance they are entitled to, while giving them the opportunity to meet the right people in one place,” emphasised Luxembourg’s Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning Claude Meisch.

Other topics will include finding accommodation, tenants’ rights, energy-efficient renovation, new forms of housing and affordable housing. Experts from government departments, municipalities, the banking and property sectors, as well as the research community, will share their expertise. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the various stands.

The event offers free advice, without obligation or prior registration, across several areas. At the One-Stop Shop for Housing Assistance, visitors can find out about available grants, subsidies and guarantees, as well as the application procedures.

The National Society for Affordable Housing (SNHBM) and the Housing Fund (Fonds du logement) present their rental and leasehold sale projects. The long-term leasehold model aims to facilitate access to home ownership, particularly for young people.

Those interested in renting can learn about the rules introduced under the residential tenancy reform, particularly regarding rental deposits and estate agency fees. Private property developers will also explain how off-plan property sales (vente en l'état futur d'achèvement – VEFA) work, while banks and insurance companies will provide information on financing options and factors to consider before making a commitment.

Owners of vacant properties can learn about social rental management, which offers guaranteed rental income and a 90% tax exemption on rental income while helping to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Visitors can also explore the results of a Housing Observatory survey on young people's housing aspirations, the exhibition “Our Projects, Our Future – Housing Through the Eyes of Young People”, featuring contributions from the “Habiter demain” (living tomorrow) competition, and “The Viennese Model of Social Housing”, highlighting Vienna’s approach to affordable housing.

For further information, registration and the full programme, visit www.semainenationaledulogement.lu.