Country profiles on urban development, housing and land management: Montenegro

Golubchikov, Oleg ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7355-0447, Andoni, Doris, Trpeski, Slavche and Lertora, Michele 2026. Country profiles on urban development, housing and land management: Montenegro. Geneva: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Available at: https://unece.org/housing/CP_Montenegro

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Abstract

Montenegro is one of the most rapidly urbanizing countries in South-Eastern Europe, facing complex spatial and housing challenges. Uneven territorial development has resulted in growing housing affordability pressures in high-demand areas and declining living conditions in less developed regions. The housing sector is dominated by private ownership, with limited public and affordable rental options. Informal construction remains widespread, affecting a significant share of housing stock. Montenegro has undertaken an ambitious reform agenda in urban development, housing, and land management. Despite notable progress, persistent regional disparities, weak municipal capacities, and affordability constraints continue to hinder balanced development. Pressures from tourism and real estate investment have intensified environmental and heritage risks, particularly in coastal and protected areas. The Country Profile of Montenegro provides practical recommendations supporting the country in addressing these challenges. The recommendations call for stronger political commitment to make housing and spatial planning central to sustainable development, scale up legalization and urban regeneration, and foster a more polycentric territorial model that promotes inclusive, resilient and liveable communities across the country.

Item Type:	Report (Other)
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
ISBN:	978-92-1-154701-6
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2026 15:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/186052

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