France Sets Goal to Build 100,000 New Social Housing Units in 2025

The government and housing organizations have outlined a plan to address the housing crisis through construction, renovation, and financial reforms.

The Ministry of Housing and HLM organizations signed a pact to construct 100,000 new social housing units in 2025, a significant increase from the 85,300 approvals in 2024.
The plan includes four key objectives, such as renovating energy systems in 120,000 to 130,000 existing units and facilitating homeownership for social housing tenants.
Financial measures include a €1 billion boost for construction and renovation, a €200 million reduction in annual levies on social landlords, and the restoration of zero-interest loans (PTZ) nationwide.
Additional initiatives involve simplifying regulations, mobilizing land resources, and providing €100 million to support 'builder mayors' who prioritize housing development.
The agreement also addresses urban renewal, with plans to reconstruct 16,500 housing units as part of the National Urban Renewal Program (NPNRU).