A significant change in the Plan Vive
The Community of Madrid has taken an important step towards improving access to housing with the recent modification of the decree regulating the Plan Vive. This new approach, approved this Wednesday, aims to expand the number of beneficiaries and establish clearer criteria for those wishing to access protected housing.
According to Miguel Ángel García, Councillor for the Presidency, Justice and Local Administration, one of the most notable changes is that priority will now be given to applicants who can demonstrate at least five years of registration in the municipality where the housing is located. This measure is complemented by a second category that prioritises those with ten years of residence in the region. In contrast, those with less time registered will be placed third in the selection process.
In addition to the new residential priorities, the regulations also introduce significant changes to the economic criteria. The income thresholds allowed for family units have been expanded. For example, for basic price housing, incomes between 1.5 and 5.5 times the Iprem are now accepted, while for limited price housing, this range extends up to 7.5 times the Iprem.
A fundamental part of this reform is the implementation of measures aimed at increasing transparency. From now on, the permanent lists of applicants will be available online through the concessionaire's website. This will allow for continuous updates and facilitate access to relevant information about the status of the process.
The new regulations also include mechanisms to optimise the occupancy of properties. It will be possible to reassign homes reserved for specific groups — such as victims of violence or asylum seekers — when they become vacant. Additionally, the timeframes required to allocate these properties will be reduced, thus streamlining the entire process.
At the municipal level, the Municipal Housing and Land Company has launched a programme aimed at middle incomes that will begin with a specific promotion in Barajas. This programme is designed to assist individuals aged 18 to 50 who meet certain residential requirements but cannot access the free market due to their current economic situation.
Inma Sanz, municipal spokesperson, emphasised that this initiative does not replace the current lotteries but acts as a complement. The intention is to offer additional options to those who have been excluded for exceeding previously established economic limits.
Sanz also stressed that both the City Council and the Community are working together towards a common strategy regarding access to public housing: "There are no isolated decisions; from the beginning, we have been aligned."
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