When an employee accepts a long-term international assignment or permanent relocation, one of the biggest personal and financial decisions involves their housing considerations. Should they sell their home? Rent it out? Leave it vacant?
For HR and mobility professionals, these decisions go beyond the employee’s personal situation. They affect tax exposure, policy design, and program costs. A well-structured global mobility housing policy that outlines housing responsibilities can reduce employee stress, improve compliance, and support a smoother assignment experience.
Below are key policy considerations and practical guidance to address housing in today’s global mobility programs.
