Tel Aviv: Plan for Districts 5 and 6 Approved, Around 14,000 Housing Units in the White City

The historic center of Tel Aviv is one of the most sought-after and constrained markets in the country. Its buildings from the 1930s to the 1960s require reinforcement and shelters, but until now, their renovation depended on case-by-case measures. On October 26, 2026, according to Nadlan Center, the Tel Aviv district commission approved the renewal plan for neighborhoods 5 and 6. This is a major milestone for buyers from abroad targeting the heart of the city, as well as for Israelis already in Israel who own an apartment there.

The Plan in Numbers

Where are Districts 5 and 6 Located

The area is bordered to the north by Bograshov and Shaul HaMelech streets, to the south by Yitzhak Elhanan Street, to the west by HaYarkon Street, and to the east by Menachem Begin and Shprinzak streets. This is the heart of the city, between the sea and the main business avenues, surrounding the most famous boulevards and shopping streets.

The White City, a Protected Setting

Most of the area is part of the White City, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its modernist architecture. The plan preserves the building volumes, the historic rhythm of the plots, and the character of the streets. Classified buildings to be preserved are excluded from the plan: their renovation requires individual architectural review.

What the Plan Changes

Clear Building Rights

Rights now depend on the size of the plot, the number of floors, and alignments. Each condominium can launch its own project independently, either by extending the existing building or by demolishing and rebuilding. This is the logical continuation of the plans already approved for districts 3 and 4.

Addressing the Need for Protection

The chairwoman of the commission explains that the plan was accelerated to provide clarity and encourage renovation, especially to strengthen buildings and improve residents' safety. In an older housing stock often lacking a secure room, this argument carries significant weight.

Local Services

A new feature for this area: new plots over 700 m² must reserve built spaces for public use, such as nurseries, kindergartens, or cultural facilities. The district planner sees this as a way to promote a diverse housing supply and active commercial ground floors.

Transport: a sustainable asset

The plan has been reviewed in light of the national urban renewal plan, to preserve dense streets, walkability, and mixed uses.

What Buyers Should Take Away

A Multi-Year Timeline

Nadlan Center notes that the completion of the housing units will span several years. An approved plan sets the rules, but each building must then gather its co-owners, choose a developer, obtain a permit, and build. Construction sites will therefore follow one another, street by street.

Buying in an Older Building in the Area

An older apartment in a building likely to be renovated may gain a secure room, an elevator, or additional square meters. But this promise only holds value if the project is completed. Our article on the value of a new home promise explains how banks and experts assess it.

Buying a New Home from These Projects

Homes sold on the open market help finance the renovation. In a building of 5.5 to 7.5 floors, their number remains limited, making each project sensitive to construction costs and sales prices. Check the agreement with co-owners, the permit, the partner bank, and the guarantees. The lawyer also checks the land registry, explained in our Tabo guide.

From Abroad or On-Site

For a buyer from abroad, central Tel Aviv remains a safe haven, with high prices. For an Israeli already living in Israel who owns an apartment there, this plan opens the door to renovating their building. In both cases, compare budgets with our city budget simulator and visit the Tel Aviv page.

The City Context

Tel Aviv has other major projects this week, on the seafront and in Jaffa: see our article on Atarim Square and Jaffa.

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Sources

- Nadlan Center — 14,000 more housing units in the historic heart of Tel Aviv: the plan for districts 5 and 6 approved (10/28/2026)
- Nadlan Center — How much is a promise of a new home worth in a pinoui-binoui project? (10/25/2026)