Latvia’s Housing Safeguard
A young person leaving home to serve can change a family’s finances. Latvia has moved to close an unexpected gap in housing support.

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Families in Latvia will be able to count a young adult performing national defense service when applying for home purchase or construction support, under amendments approved by the Cabinet on November 6, 2026.
The change covers dependents under 24 undertaking 11 months of military or alternative service. It includes volunt…
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