TL;DR — Summary 30s: Public Rental Housing (LPL) is Algeria's most social housing formula, managed by 48 wilaya OPGI. Legal framework: decree 08-142 (11/05/2008). Very moderate rent (2-4k DA/month). 4 cumulative conditions: Algerian nationality, income
Key Points Decree 08-142 (2008) 48 wilaya OPGI Rent 2-4k DA/month Income max 1.5 SNMG Non-owner mandatory 5-year commune residence Daira/wilaya allocation commissions 3-10 years wait Art. 175 definitive acquisition Most social formula
1. Legal framework
Decree 08-142 + law 90-25.
Methodology: official sources.
2. OPGI operators
48 offices, ~2M housing managed.
3. Eligibility 4 conditions
Nationality, income, non-owner, residence.
4. Allocation procedure
Commission daira, social criteria.
5. Rent + lease life
Moderate rent, tenant obligations.
6. Definitive acquisition (art. 175)
After 5-10 years, prices 10-15% market.
7. Six practical cases
Allocation, transfer, acquisition, disputes.
8. Outlook + FAQ + sources
Reforms, 16 Q&As.
FAQ
Framework? Decree 08-142 + law 90-25.
Who can apply? Rent? Wait time? Deposit dossier? Definitive acquisition? Social priorities? Precarious housing, disability.
Sublease? Refusal appeal? Bail transmission? Yes to spouse/adult children.
Official sources & methodology Decree 08-142 (2008) Law 90-25 orientation foncière Ministry of Housing DZ-Immobilier interviews June 2026 About the expert panel Karim Herfi — Karim Herfi coordinates the DZ-Immobilier expert panel.
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