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Illa Unveils 210,000-Home Push With Up to Half Protected in Catalonia

The plan lacks firm funding and delivery dates and will hinge on securing 2026 budgets with ERC and the Comuns.

Overview

  • - The government mapped a pipeline that guarantees 54,124 buildable units by 2027 and targets a further 118,562–160,000 between 2028 and 2030 through public‑private development and a permitting‑simplification law.
  • - Between 40% and 50% of the new homes would be permanent protected housing as Illa argues for intervention where the market is failing.
  • - Of the 50,000 social rentals promised last year, 31,000 are in progress across municipal land cessions, public works, local projects and acquisitions.
  • - Beyond housing, Illa pledged to raise Medicine degree places 50% to 2,000 by 2031, expand firefighters to 4,000 professionals and 2,000 volunteers, halve waits for dependency and disability assessments, and launch a Palestinian reception program with €2 million in 2026 for humanitarian aid.
  • - Key 2024 mandates remain unresolved — including a singular financing deal, El Prat governance, the stalled Rodalies transfer and ATC’s IRPF collection delayed until 2028 — increasing pressure to reach a budget agreement.