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Mexico City Delivers 120 Homes to Indigenous Families, Sets Target of 3,000 Social Units Annually in Historic Center

A 2026 rent subsidy plus a rent‑regulation bill are intended to keep low‑income residents in the Centro Histórico.

Overview

  • The 120 apartments average about 53 m² across four sites—56 in San Jerónimo, 40 in Isabel la Católica, 16 in Academia and 8 in Calle Sol—with total investment reported near 117–118 million pesos.
  • Officials said the new rent aid will launch in 2026 as temporary support for tens of thousands, building on current INVI payments of roughly 2,000–4,000 pesos per month while operational rules are finalized.
  • The proposed Rentas Justas, Razonables y Asequibles law would cap annual rent hikes to inflation, standardize leases through a public registry and add enforcement mechanisms.
  • Plans for 2026 include about 700 additional units prioritized for indigenous communities and roughly 150 regeneration and housing projects in Centro Histórico perimeters A and B.
  • The city aims to acquire vacant central lots, curb the conversion of residences to warehouses and pair housing with urban improvements such as new lighting, child‑friendly “ludi‑calles” and a 56‑stall ground‑floor market at Isabel la Católica.