The Canary Islands Government has outlined significant progress in its 2020-2025 Housing Plan, with 1,000 homes currently under construction and another 1,000 set to be tendered using European Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM) funds.
Current Progress
During a parliamentary session, the Minister of Public Works, Housing, and Mobility, Pablo Rodríguez (Coalición Canaria), provided an update on the plan. He highlighted the importance of these housing initiatives in addressing the region’s pressing demand for affordable and sustainable housing.
- Underway: 1,000 homes are actively being built.
- Planned: An additional 1,000 homes will soon enter the tendering phase.
Future Planning
The regional government has already initiated the development of the 2026 Housing Plan, with a focus on addressing current housing needs while preparing for future challenges. The strategy involves:
- A rigorous evaluation of the current plan to identify successes and areas requiring improvement.
- Adopting a participatory approach by involving parliamentary groups to ensure the plan is realistic and consensual.
- Targeting the availability of 20,000 to 25,000 homes for the next phase.
Nueva Canarias deputy Carmen Hernández called for reforms, including restructuring the Canary Islands Housing Institute (ICAVI), which she deemed ineffective, and exploring alternative housing solutions.
Strategic Focus Areas
The current and upcoming housing plans are structured around six strategic pillars to address key demands:
- Social renting.
- Public housing development.
- Support for vulnerable groups.
- Rehabilitation of existing housing.
- Increased administrative efficiency and transparency.
- Inter-administrative collaboration.
Rodríguez emphasised the importance of housing as a fundamental right, urging for cooperation beyond political divisions. The plan aims to combine social responsibility with modernisation, ensuring that the Canary Islands meet both current housing demands and future resilience needs.
