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The Serbian report

In: Social housing opportunities and challenges: Perspectives from Denmark, Germany, Portugal and Serbia

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  • Vuksanović-Macura, Zlata
  • Jelić, Brankica
  • Filipović, Marko
  • Doljak, Dejan

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The Serbian case illustrates the complex interplay between post-socialist transformations, market liberalisation, and the retreat of the state from housing provision. Despite a comprehensive legal framework, social housing (redefined in 2016 as "housing support") remains marginal, representing less than 1% of the total housing stock. Provision is largely project-based, donor-driven, and implemented through under-resourced local administrations. Municipalities largely own and manage the rental segment of social housing, which is designated for vulnerable groups, while ownership-based housing support (characterized by substantial subsidies) principally targets key workers within public sectors. Case study evidence from the city of Čačak reveals systemic fragmentation, institutional dependence on external funding, and persistent affordability gaps. It concludes that a national housing fund, evidencebased policy formulation and monitoring, and stronger vertical and horizontal governance are necessary for more sustainable housing system in Serbia.

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  • Vuksanović-Macura, Zlata & Jelić, Brankica & Filipović, Marko & Doljak, Dejan, 2026. "The Serbian report," Arbeitsberichte der ARL: Aufsätze, in: Alves, Sónia & Andersen, Hans Thor & Keunen, Els & Vuksanović-Macura, Zlata (ed.), Social housing opportunities and challenges: Perspectives from Denmark, Germany, Portugal and Serbia, volume 40, pages 75-94, ARL – Akademie für Raumentwicklung in der Leibniz-Gemeinschaft.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:arlaba:339567
    DOI: 10.60683/phjh-0k25
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