Housing Policies in Cluj-Napoca: Evaluation of the Rent Support Program and Its Impact on Vulnerable Communities

Carmen Marcela Ciornei () and Raluca Ioana Antonie
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Carmen Marcela Ciornei: Faculty of History, Geography and Social Sciences, Department of Human and Social Political Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University Suceava, 720225 Suceava, Romania
Raluca Ioana Antonie: Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, Department of Administration and Public Management, Babes-Bolyai University, 400132 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Social Sciences, 2025, vol. 14, issue 4, 1-18

Abstract: This study explores housing policies in Cluj-Napoca, focusing on the effectiveness of the rental support program and its effects on vulnerable communities, especially those in marginalized areas such as Pata Rât. By analyzing data from local council decisions, focus groups and interviews with beneficiaries, the benefits and limitations of the current policy are identified. The study highlights the short-term benefits of the program, such as housing stability and financial support provided, but also the systemic challenges, including social, cultural and financial barriers that limit access to and effectiveness of support. Findings suggest the need for regular adjustments, such as broadening eligibility criteria, working with NGOs and providing longer-term assistance, to optimize the impact of the program and support the sustainable integration of beneficiaries.

Keywords: social inclusion; local housing policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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