The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/housing-shortage/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:33:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png housing shortage | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/housing-shortage/ 32 32 Housing policy out of sync with shifting demand, especially for smaller homes, study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-policy-out-of-sync-with-shifting-demand-especially-for-smaller-homes-study-finds/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:26:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811935 Research center says failure to account for growth of number of households driving prices out of reach, leaving more families in rentals, with major changes needed to address crisis

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]]> Jerusalem planners laud anticipated skyscrapers, but wary locals cite towering concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-planners-laud-anticipated-skyscrapers-but-wary-locals-cite-towering-concerns/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:28:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3411651 While the municipality claims that constructing 500 tall buildings will give the Holy City a vertical facelift, residents say it will mar the landscape and only benefit developers

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]]> Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in June 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-home-sales-and-rentals-across-israel-in-june-2024/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:35:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319415 The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

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]]> Despite concerns, buyers return to Israel housing market, fearing further price rises https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-concerns-buyers-return-to-israel-housing-market-fearing-further-price-rise/ Thu, 23 May 2024 22:58:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3296139 High prices and interest rates coupled with the threat of regional conflict cooled demand, but with an impending shortage due to stalled construction, many can't afford to wait

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]]> Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in May 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-home-sales-and-rentals-across-israel-in-may-2024/ Thu, 23 May 2024 15:15:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3296476 The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now

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]]> Fears of a bubble in Tel Aviv house market deflate, but prices still overvalued: UBS https://www.timesofisrael.com/fears-of-a-bubble-in-tel-aviv-house-market-deflate-but-prices-still-overvalued-ubs/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:47:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3102137 Rising mortgage rates put an end to the boom in Tel Aviv home prices, which tripled over the past two decades at the fastest rate among 25 major cities, UBS real estate index says

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]]> Unsettled by Jewish history, a California lawmaker takes on his state’s housing woes https://www.timesofisrael.com/unsettled-by-jewish-history-a-california-lawmaker-takes-on-his-states-housing-woes/ Wed, 24 May 2023 01:47:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3011479 Co-chair of Sacramento's Jewish Caucus, State Senator Scott Wiener cites his upbringing as inspiring legislation that will allow religious institutions to build homes on their land

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]]> Daily Briefing Nov 17: Democracy isn’t dying, but the housing market may be https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-nov-17-democracy-isnt-dying-but-the-housing-market-may-be/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:18:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2876894 Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on incessant rumors of a unity government and real estate editor Danielle Nagler on a new amusement park in the Negev

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]]> Protests gain steam as Israelis struggle with housing prices. But will they succeed? https://www.timesofisrael.com/protests-gain-steam-as-israelis-struggle-with-housing-prices-but-will-they-succeed/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:57:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2783727 A decade ago, people moved into tents to call attention to the high cost of living. After years of government promises, they're back outside -- and housing prices have only soared

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]]> To tackle rocketing housing prices, Israel suggests a stranglehold on Airbnb rentals https://www.timesofisrael.com/to-tackle-rocketing-housing-prices-israel-suggests-a-stranglehold-on-airbnb-rentals/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:13:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2764157 With hotels clamoring for crackdown and many priced out of rentals near Tel Aviv, government may seek to free up some 13,000 homes being used as vacation rentals today

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]]> Housing prices keep soaring, up 15% from last year https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-prices-continue-climbing-up-15-from-last-year/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:41:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2746136 Prices for homes reach new highs as government hopes for market to 'moderate'; investor activity drops

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]]> Investors cool on Israeli housing market as January sales remain steady https://www.timesofisrael.com/investors-cool-on-israeli-housing-market-as-january-sales-remain-steady/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:43:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2736468 Effects of purchase tax hike on second dwellings or more start to show, says new Finance Ministry report

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]]> As prices soar, Israel offers 10,000 discounted housing units in new lottery program https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-prices-soar-israel-offers-10000-discounted-housing-units-in-new-lottery-program/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:25:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2728415 First batch of apartments being raffled in 31 cities, with overall plan to see 30,000 affordable dwellings marketed by end of year; registration site briefly crashes

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]]> As housing crisis intensifies, Liberman eyes new plan aimed at lowering prices https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-housing-crisis-intensifies-liberman-eyes-new-plan-aimed-at-lowering-prices/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:18:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2727498&preview=true&preview_id=2727498 Initiative will see state determine max price for land, with bids granted to contractors who offer lowest prices, and a commitment to finish building within 3 years

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]]> Israel to market 30,000 affordable housing units in 2022 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-market-30000-affordable-housing-units-in-2022/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:17:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2703982 First batch of 10,000 units will available to eligible buyers under lottery system by April, says Housing Ministry

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