economy
February 18, 2026
Bad news for Croatians: What they feared has happened with real estate
The table of average real estate prices contains data for all local self-government units, while for the City of Zagreb it includes a more detailed division into cadastral municipalities.
TL;DR
- New average real estate prices will be used for calculating first-time homebuyer subsidies for contracts signed in 2026.
- Average prices in the four largest Croatian cities have increased by €160 to €360 per square meter compared to last year.
- For contracts signed in 2025, subsidies will still be calculated using the 2024 average prices.
- A calculator is available online to estimate subsidies and check average property prices by local self-government unit.
- The average price per square meter in Zagreb's Dubrava neighborhood increased from €2175.27 in 2025 to €2460.00 in 2026.
- The APN allows a 50% deviation from the average price for subsidy calculations.
- The measure to support first-time homebuyers under 45 years old, launched in June 2025, has received over 4,000 applications.
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