The State of Adequate Housing in Lebanon

“The State of Adequate Housing in Lebanon” explores the challenges faced by Lebanese residents in accessing safe and affordable housing. This study, prepared in June 2024 by Lebanese urban planning expert Soha Mneimneh through technical cooperation with the Urban Housing Practitioners Hub in the Middle East and North Africa, provides valuable insights into the current housing situation.

For a deeper dive into the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding housing in Lebanon, we recommend reading “Lebanon’s Housing Ecosystem and Self-Recovery Pathways,” published in 2021 by the Beirut Urban Lab in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Oxford Brookes University. This complementary report will enhance your understanding of the context within which the housing challenges in Lebanon are unfolding.