Migrants’ right to adequate housing: barriers, policies and practices

The Chapter delves into migrants' housing precariousness , focusing on the systemic barriers that hinder their access to adequate housinng. Besides problems connected to legal status, many migrants experience vulnerability due to economic, social, and policy-driven challenges. The chapter introduces key terms and classifications that impact migrants' access to both private and public housing markets, detailing specific obstacles like discrimination, limited legal rights, and inadequate support in the formal housing system. It then explores housing policies and practices, assessing whether they effectively ensure equitable access for migrants. By comparing social housing provisions and alternative solutions across different European countries, the chapter emphasizes the impact of welfare regimes on migrants' housing stability. Finally, it highlights the informal housing options migrants turn to and underscores the urgent need for inclusive policies to address housing inequalities in urban contexts