The Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Planning, María M. Allegue, presented the Ministry's 2027 Budgets to Parliament today, highlighting a strong commitment to public housing and the protection of existing property stock. The Xunta is increasing the budget for housing policies to €520 million, of which €326 million will be allocated to the construction of new public housing, with less than 10% coming from state funds.
Allegue also announced a new reservation of 20% of new public housing for individuals with longer waiting times on the Applicant Registry, aiming to prioritize those who have been waiting the longest. Furthermore, investment in residential land development is doubling to €37.5 million to advance regional interest projects.
The minister also noted the freezing of tolls on Galician highways, saving €8.5 million, and an investment exceeding €42 million for new high-capacity roads. The 'plan de sendas' (pathways plan) will receive €22 million, and the maintenance of regional roads will be allocated €74.3 million.
“"The Xunta multiplies by ten the budget for the construction of public housing since the beginning of the legislature and shields the protection of all Casa47 homes in our Community."
The total budget for the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Planning is increasing by 5%, reaching €588 million. The Galician Institute of Housing and Land (IGVS) will have €293 million, an 8.5% increase. Housing policy funds mobilization reaches €800 million thanks to VIPUGAL and the Consorcio do Casco Vello.
The Xunta aims to reach 8,000 publicly owned homes by 2028, supported by direct promotion, collaboration with municipalities, and new formulas. Currently, there are 4,670 new public housing units underway, with nearly 1,900 under construction. The minister also announced the requirement to classify public administration properties, such as Casa 47, as protected to ensure their permanent protection and regulated pricing.
Regarding residential land development, investment is doubling to €37.5 million, with the goal of acquiring land to build 25,000 new homes, at least 20,000 of which will be protected. The Galician Residential Land Strategy will advance through Projects of Regional Interest (PIA) in several Galician cities.
Protected housing promotion will receive €27 million, including a new line of aid for municipalities amounting to €7 million. Taxation will also be improved with 100% deductions and expedited procedures for permits.
Housing aid programs have over €71 million. The Social Rent Bonus will be maintained, and the contribution for young people will increase, along with the introduction of the Entity Bonus. The Fogar Vivo program for mobilizing vacant homes will have €2.8 million.
For the purchase of a first home, the age limit for accessing the guarantee program will be extended to 46 years, and aid for young people in municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants and for protected housing will be maintained.
The Directorate General of Urban Planning is increasing its budget by 9% to €19 million to support municipalities in drafting their planning and to promote digital tools.
In infrastructure, the Galician Infrastructure Agency will have €265 million. €42 million is allocated to high-capacity roads, including the extension of the Santiago-A Estrada highway and the conversion of Nadela-Sarria into a highway. Maintenance of the regional road network will receive €74.3 million.
Sustainable mobility investment is doubling to €22.2 million for pedestrian and cycle paths, and will involve collaboration with local administrations on urban regeneration projects.
Finally, the freezing of tolls on the AG-55 and AG-57 regional highways, maintaining existing discounts, was confirmed.
