Policy Actions for Affordable Housing in Lithuania
Many Lithuanian households struggle to afford good-quality housing. The housing stock
is dominated by owner-occupied, multi-apartment buildings that are energy inefficient
and face persistent quality gaps. While average household spending on housing is relatively
low, house prices have been rising, and many households cannot afford to move to higher
quality homes that better suit their needs. Lithuanian policy makers have stepped
up support for housing in recent years, but more actions are needed. This report presents
the main features of the Lithuanian housing market, highlights housing challenges
that have been amplified by the current economic and geopolitical crises, and assesses
current policies to address housing affordability and quality gaps. It proposes a
series of recommendations to strengthen the supply of and access to affordable housing,
and to support Lithuania’s commitment to make housing policy a priority.
Published on June 14, 2023