The regional government prioritizes public housing access for Canary Islands residents

The regional executive defends its housing strategy before Parliament and calls for streamlining urban planning licenses.

Generic image of a podium with a microphone in a parliamentary chamber.
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Generic image of a podium with a microphone in a parliamentary chamber.

The Government of the Canary Islands has reaffirmed in Parliament its commitment to prioritizing access to public housing for residents of the islands in the face of the current housing emergency.

During the parliamentary session held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the regional executive requested that political groups show a willingness to reach agreements. The main goal is to facilitate the approval of the law aimed at streamlining the processing of urban planning licenses, a measure considered key to boosting the construction of new properties.
The executive highlighted that this initiative is part of a plan launched to combat a situation that severely affects household economies. According to the data presented, many families must allocate more than 30% of their monthly income to cover basic expenses such as rent, mortgages, water supply, electricity, and community fees.

"The regional government will continue to work to resolve the housing emergency so that public housing is first for the people of the Canary Islands."

Fernando Clavijo · President of the Canary Islands
Currently, the Government of the Canary Islands has more than 4,000 public housing units under construction. This figure represents a significant step forward in the management of residential infrastructure, a challenge that the administration previously described as a goal that was difficult to achieve.