KEY MESSAGES 

• The rental market is highly informal and uneven, with limited supply and a portion of landlords engaging in practices that push vulnerable households into unsuitable or precarious housing. 

• Beyond short-term stopgaps, more coordinated efforts are needed to strengthen tenant protections, expand the supply of suitable housing, and prepare for protracted displacement. 

• Rental assistance is a critical lifeline that must be extended, as many displaced families would otherwise face eviction or exclusion from the limited housing options available.

Thanks to Shelter Cluster partners PARC, ACTED, NRC, WeWorld, MAAN and ACF for supporting this assessment.