Addis Ababa Advances Construction of 100,000 Homes Across 21 Sites, Mayor Discloses

Addis Ababa, November 13, 2026 (FMC) – Addis Ababa is building 100,000 houses across 21 sites as part of Ethiopia’s five-year national commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes to citizens, Mayor Adanech Abiebie disclosed today.

In a social media post following a joint visit with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to housing developments in the capital, the Mayor described the initiative as a practical expression of the commitment made at the national level during the Guba announcements.

She explained that the 100,000 housing units being constructed in Addis Ababa are being delivered through two financing and implementation arrangements: 50,000 houses financed through the city administration’s budget, and another 50,000 through public-private partnerships and housing associations.

During today’s visit, the Prime Minister and the Mayor inspected 33 housing blocks in Tulu Dimtu and nine blocks in Qetela Tera, Addis Ketema Sub-City. They observed that the developments were making good progress, according to the Mayor.

Adanech emphasized that easing the housing burden on residents is not merely a development target but a trust and responsibility entrusted to the city administration.

She reaffirmed that the administration would continue working around the clock to fulfil its commitment and improve access to housing for residents of the capital.