Municipal Housing Policies
This study examines the municipal housing policies in Bulgaria and the extent to which these policies respond to the housing needs of beneficiaries of international protection (BIPs). The present document shares the results and conclusions of the study; and recommendations. In the context of a dynamic migration situation, a critical look at strategic policy priorities can help policymakers- and decision-makers address important issues and cases of marginalization and homelessness among BIPs that are due to the lack of adequate support for integration and housing in particular.
The study emphasizes the need for regulatory and practical changes and makes recommendations for improving access to municipal and social housing for BIPs. If consistently applied, these recommendations should bring the Bulgarian legislation in line with the international and European standards for housing policies and practices, with the necessary safeguards in place to ensure that the fundamental rights and dignity of beneficiaries of international protection are respected.
