Progress on the Construction of Public Housing in Es Mercadal

The project will see up to 14 new efficient, accessible homes

What does it consist of?

The construction of up to 14 subsidised housing units in Fornells aims to reduce pressure on the property market for the resident population. The project is located in urban expansion zone and has been planned with a functional, accessible and environmentally responsible approach.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Development of 12 homes in Es Fornells - Mercadal, Menorca
LOCATION
Minorca (Es Mercadal)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Institut Balear de l'Habitatge (IBAVI)
Project code
ITS2019-062
Total project amount
1.879.178 €
ITS granted amount
1.879.178 €
Executed amount
1.879.178 €
Call year
2019
Budget implementation status
Executed
Purpose
Social welfare
Budget execution
Executed: 100%
Last updated
18.03.2026

The project

Access to housing in Menorca continues to be a major social challenge, especially in tourist hotspots such as Es Mercadal. Through new public developments, the aim is to respond to growing demand and rising costs in the housing market.

In Fornells, the Balearic Housing Institute is promoting a development of 12 to 14 rental homes on a plot located in the FOR-2 action unit. This site of just over 1,000 m² is located on the outskirts of the centre, in an urban expansion zone that marks the current boundary of the town. All homes will have a parking space and at least one of them will be adapted, in compliance with universal accessibility requirements.

The project takes efficiency and sustainability standards into account. The tender for the drafting and execution of the project prioritises aspects such as natural sunlight, wind capture technology and the balance between architectural quality and cost. The homes will be allocated on the basis of local waiting lists: 45% will be one-bedroom, 35% two-bedroom and the rest three-bedroom.

With a planned investment of €1.8 million, the development is moving forward as part of the strategic plan for public housing in Menorca.