Valencia’s ‘Plan + Vivienda,’ led by Mayor María José Catalá, is delivering new homes with 307 units under construction and 300 acquired to expand the city’s public housing stock.
One year after launching its flagship ‘Plan + Vivienda,’ the Valencia City Council is making significant strides in delivering new homes to address the city’s housing crisis. Aimed at easing market pressures and expanding the public rental housing stock, the program has 307 new homes under construction and 300 additional units acquired through purchases and land swaps. The goal is to reach 1,000 new homes by the end of the legislative term, according to Juan Giner, the Councilor for Urban Planning and overseer of the initiative.
“We’re not backing down from our target of 1,000 new homes,” Giner told Valencia Plaza. “We aim to head into the next elections with a public housing stock exceeding 1,000 units, with the entire program fully operational. Valencia is moving forward with a clear vision.”
The ‘Plan + Vivienda’ rests on five key pillars: land swaps for completed buildings, direct purchases via mechanisms like preemptive rights, direct construction by the council and its public company Aumsa, and the transfer of plots to the Valencian Housing and Land Authority (EVha) under the regional Housing Ministry.
Direct Construction Efforts
The construction arm, led by the council and Aumsa, currently has 307 new homes in progress. Aumsa is developing eight units on Soguers Street, set for completion in December 2025, and three units on Tapinería 22, a project inherited from the previous left-wing administration. Additionally, 68 new homes on Hortelanes 1 are slated for completion in October 2025, while 90 units on Moreras 21 and 75 on Avenida de los Naranjos 10 are expected by February 2026.
Aumsa has also completed 41 apartments on Moreras 10, with the allocation process underway, and 22 units on Barraques del Figuero, which have been assigned to victims of the recent Dana floods before being transferred to the Social Welfare Department. Meanwhile, the council’s Housing Service has started construction on 10 new homes on Músico Chapí and finalized a project for 59 units on Pintor Sabater 39, set for tender in January 2026.
Land Swaps for New Homes
Through land swaps, the council is acquiring 86 new homes of protected public housing from Grupo Lobe in exchange for four plots in Turianova, near La Fe Hospital. These plots, long dormant due to limited municipal resources, will enable the construction of approximately 400 new homes. This public-private partnership ensures the council receives completed units while stimulating construction activity. Following this success, the administration, led by Mayor María José Catalá, has launched a new tender for four additional plots—two in Malilla (Marco Miranda and Miguel Carceller streets) and two in Nou Moles (Brasil and Pilota Valenciana streets). These plots, dedicated to protected public housing, will be exchanged for new homes in advanced construction stages, to be allocated for affordable rentals to residents on the municipal waiting list.
Direct Purchases and Preemptive Rights
Direct acquisitions, including the use of preemptive rights (tanteo y retracto), have bolstered the public housing stock. The council purchased a 131-unit building in Safranar, initially allocated to victims of the Campanar fire, and an eight-unit complex in La Torre from Sareb. Additionally, a recent council vote, supported by the PP and Vox, approved a €9 million budget adjustment to acquire a 134-unit building in La Torre, preventing its sale to a real estate investment trust and ensuring affordable housing for vulnerable tenants.
Urban Expansion for Future New Homes
While not part of ‘Plan + Vivienda,’ the council is mobilizing new land to increase housing supply. The Benimaclet and Grao urban development projects, which will collectively yield over 4,500 new homes, are progressing, with Benimaclet completing its public consultation phase and Grao advancing through a proposal by Valere Reoco. Additionally, a new urban sector in Benimàmet, spanning 400,000 square meters, is under review by the regional Territory and Environment Ministry. This project envisages 4,600 new homes, including 1,000 protected public units, further supporting the city’s long-term housing goals.
The council’s multifaceted approach, combining immediate construction, strategic acquisitions, and urban planning, is steadily addressing Valencia’s housing shortage. By prioritizing new homes for affordable rent, the administration aims to meet its 1,000-unit target and lay the foundation for sustainable urban growth.
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