Swiss authorities predict worsening housing shortage in 2026

Published on January 17, 2026

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The director of the Federal Office for Housing, Martin Tschirren, expects the housing shortage in Switzerland to get worse this year. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "The causes of the housing shortage cannot be changed so quickly," Tschirren told Blick newspaper in an interview on Saturday. The causes include the rising number of households, population growth, immigration and economic development, he says. The latter point is a key factor, said the director There was a slight slowdown in Switzerland last year due to the uncertainty caused by the US tariffs and companies had become more cautious. "When the economy picks up again slightly, the demand for labour and therefore also for housing will tend to increase again," said Tschirren. However, it is not only the high demand for living space that plays a role, he pointed out. Insufficient supply and low construction activity are also leading to a shortage. At the beginning of 2024, the federal ... Full story here Are you the author?

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