Access to safe, affordable and accessible housing is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of living with dignity. Yet for many people with disabilities across Europe, finding housing that truly meets their needs remains a daily struggle.

The IN-HABIT project sets out to change this reality. The project will strengthen the capacity of housing providers, disability service providers and families to develop accessible, affordable and inclusive housing models that promote non-segregation and meaningful community inclusion.

IN-HABIT brings together a powerful and diverse consortium of partners, combining expertise from across Europe: housing providers, disability service providers, a network of cities, a national federation representing people with disabilities, user-led and family-led advocacy organisations, and two European networks. Together, they cover the many dimensions of inclusive housing, from policy and practice to lived experience and local implementation.

To mark the start of this ambitious journey, EASPD organised a Stakeholder Roundtable and the official Inauguration of the IN-HABIT project, this 29 January 2026.Watch the event on EASPD’s YouTube channel.

What was discussed:

• The event started with a first session outlining the policy landscape shaping IN-HABIT’s work, including key elements of the European Affordable Housing initiative presented by Edit Lakatos (Housing Task Force of the European Commission) and the European Parliament’s response by Maria Ohisalo (Member of the European Parlement), as well as a comprehensive presentation from Housing Europe focusing on housing for vulnerable communities.
• The ongoing reliance on large-scale institutions across Europe was also highlighted, along with the limited access to affordable, accessible homes and the weak coordination between housing and disability services. Read EASPD's study: Building inclusive housing: Perspectives from across Europe - EASPD
• Finally, the discussion shifted from policy to practice, with concrete experiences from Ireland, Hungary, France, and Finland. Across all contributions, one message was clear: inclusive housing becomes a reality only when public authorities, housing providers, and support services work in coordination.

Whether you are a disability service provider, a housing provider, a policymaker, or simply interested in inclusive housing, follow the IN-HABIT project to be part of the advancement of inclusive housing solutions in Europe!