The European Parliament has adopted its final report on the housing crisis in the European Union, aiming to advance solutions for decent, sustainable, and affordable housing. The vote took place on 10 March during the plenary session in Strasbourg. 

The report was first drafted by the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis, established in December 2024 to map housing needs, assess existing policies, and support the drafting and implementation of the EU Affordable Housing Plan, published at the end of 2025.  

The final report was approved with 367 votes in favour, 166 against, and 84 abstentions. 

Focus on people with disabilities 

The report places strong emphasis on the housing needs of people with disabilities and the essential role of services. The Parliament: 

• calls for the full implementation of the EU Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030 and compliance with housing related accessibility obligations under the UN CRPD;  

• stresses that accessible housing is a prerequisite for full participation in society of people with disabilities; 

• urges Member States to ensure comprehensive, accessible, and community-based services that promote independent living;  

• highlights the importance of support services in the home environment to prevent institutionalisation;  

• and emphasises the need to ensure both the availability and long-term maintenance of accessible housing, together with tailored support, including supported living arrangements. 

The Parliament also warns of the very low supply of accessible dwellings, which undermines the autonomy and socio‑economic inclusion of people with disabilities. It calls on the Commission and Member States to increase the accessibility of the housing stock, and expresses support for public, public‑private, and cooperative housing initiatives, including models designed for or inclusive of people with disabilities.