Critics of the government's housing policy argue that the 2026-2030 State Housing Plan overlooks urgent measures necessary to alleviate the crisis. Specifically, organizations such as the Madrid Tenants' Union highlight that the plan focuses excessively on subsidies to landlords and on new construction projects, while neglecting immediate interventions like rent reductions and the implementation of indefinite rental contracts.
Furthermore, with the rental market dominated by private landlords owning over 90% of properties, critics emphasize that without direct regulation and support for tenants, affordability will remain out of reach for many.
The Bank of Spain also projects that housing prices will remain high due to limited new construction and rising material costs, reinforcing calls for more comprehensive policies addressing both supply and demand.
Opponents call for a balanced approach that combines increasing public housing with tenant protections and rent control to effectively tackle the multifaceted housing crisis in Spain.