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The government has placed housing at the center of its 28M agenda, aiming to mobilize up to 50,000 Sareb apartments for social leasing, fund the construction or refurbishment of 43,000 homes with European resources, and back 20,000 more to support land guarantees and mortgage guarantees for young people in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense. This push follows an electoral pledge, prompting other parties to respond to a housing crisis fueled by higher costs, overcrowding, and the concerns of younger voters who form a pivotal segment of the electorate.
In the Valencian Community, the housing conversation has found a strong resonance. Botànic has floated several initiatives, including dedicating these apartments to social or affordable rental use and acquiring 500 homes from Sareb within the autonomous region. The plan aligns with broader regional ambitions to expand access while integrating Sareb assets into public housing strategies.
Amid these developments, the final stretch of the House Act’s journey through Congress and the expected regional adaptation has generated friction within the Consell. Unides Podem, which has managed the housing portfolio for four years, argues that these successes should be acknowledged and even accuses Botànic partners of copying the idea. The dispute underscores how policy design and credit for achievement can become points of contention in a crowded political field.
While electoral contenders seek to distinguish themselves with housing policies, the topic has not yet dominated the current legislative session. Yet there has been tangible progress concerning Valencia’s aging public housing stock, which has suffered from years of neglect. In the last three years, approximately 1,200 new homes have entered the market after a period of stagnation, a shift driven largely by a decree approved by the Consell in 2020. Demand remains robust, with more than 13,000 people on the waiting list, reflecting ongoing urgency among residents seeking stable housing options.
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Nearly all 28M programs now commit to broadening the housing stock. Most parties are signaling support: PSPV targets 10,000 units, PPCV mirrors that figure, Compromís pledges 5,000, and Unides Podem guarantees 4,000. Vox has not set a numeric target, signaling a different approach to housing policy.
These positions highlight clear distinctions across political blocs. The left foregrounds the potential impact of the State Housing Law and related social policies on regions, while Valencian supporters and coalition allies emphasize market interventions to dampen price spikes in high-demand zones. The right’s focus includes reducing the Property Transfer Tax, with particular attention to first-time buyers under 35 years old, aiming to ease entry into ownership for younger households. The spectrum of proposals reflects a broad debate about how best to balance social equity with market stability in the housing sector, a topic that resonates deeply with voters navigating affordability and access across the Valencian Community and beyond. The discussions continue to unfold as parties refine their plans ahead of future legislative tests and electoral milestones. [Source: regional policy briefs and electoral platforms]