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Right to Public Housing — Waiting List and How to Apply in Ramla
Low-income families with long residency can apply for public housing. Average wait: 8-15 years, but special eligible groups receive priority.
About Ramla
Ramla, conveniently located near Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community that benefits from the city's strategic location. Ramla's housing market offers apartments at relatively accessible prices for the central region, attracting residents seeking easy access to greater Tel Aviv.
What is Public Housing?
State-owned apartments (Amidar/Amigour) rented at subsidised prices (~20-30% of market rate) to low-income families.
Who Qualifies?
Israeli resident for at least 12 years; no property ownership; income below threshold (by family size). Priority: severe physical disability, homeless elderly, family with disabled child.
Average Wait Time
8-15 years nationally. Apply regardless — the clock starts from application date.
Special Priority for Ethiopian Immigrants
Falashmura and Operation Solomon olim may have priority on the waiting list under special government decree — check with Ministry of Aliyah.
📞 Amidar: 03-9533333 | Ministry of Housing: *5442
Ethiopian community in Ramla
- Community population
- ~5,000
- Share of city
- ~8%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ד', מרכז
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Ramla
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ramla?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ramla numbers approximately ~5,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ד', מרכז.
- How do I claim Right to Public Housing — Waiting List and How to Apply in Ramla?
- Apply via the Government Housing Authority website or the local Ministry of Construction office in Ramla. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Ramla for this right?
- In Ramla, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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