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Catalonia Advances Social Housing Plan with 21,289 Units Ready for Construction

The Generalitat has secured 665 public land plots across 226 municipalities and €850 million in funding to address the region's housing crisis.

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Overview

  • The Generalitat de Catalunya is set to begin construction on 21,289 affordable rental homes as part of its plan to build 50,000 units by 2030.
  • A total of 665 public land plots from 226 municipalities have been secured for the project, with technical conditions in place to start construction immediately.
  • The initiative includes €850 million in funding for 2025, with additional financing gaps to be addressed through the Institut Català de Finances.
  • The housing plan reserves 25% of units for individuals under 35 and 8% for vulnerable populations, aiming to combat inequality and promote social inclusion.
  • Discussions are ongoing with SAREB to incorporate properties from its portfolio of bank-owned assets into the public housing stock.