Czech Senate to finalise decision on housing support legislation

The Czech Senate is expected to complete the approval process for the Housing Support Act today. The legislation, put forward by the government, aims to assist individuals facing housing insecurity and to strengthen preventative measures against homelessness.

Key elements of the proposed law include the creation of a network of contact points offering advisory services to prevent housing loss, the introduction of a voluntary guarantee scheme for private landlords—referred to as “liability housing”—and financial incentives for municipalities that make their housing stock available to individuals in need.

Supporters of the law, including the For Housing initiative, argue that it provides a necessary framework for addressing systemic housing issues and combating exploitative practices in the rental market.

The Senate will also decide whether to support a constitutional amendment proposed by senators that would extend the authority of the Supreme Audit Office to include oversight of Czech Television and Czech Radio. If approved, the proposal would be submitted to the government and the Chamber of Deputies for further consideration.

In addition to the housing and constitutional matters, senators will review the outcomes of a recent public hearing on the future of Czech Post, including the operation and potential restructuring of its branch network. The session is set to conclude with the presentation of the Office for Personal Data Protection’s annual report on its activities in the previous year.

Source: CTK