politics
May 8, 2026
Will Mi Casa Ya Return? Presidential Candidates' Proposals to Revitalize Housing in the Next 4 Years
Housing is a central theme in the 2026 presidential campaign amid a slowdown in the construction sector, reduced subsidies, and increased difficulty accessing homeownership.
TL;DR
- The Colombian housing sector is experiencing a slowdown, with decreased construction starts, launches, and supply.
- Subsidies for housing have been reduced, and the 'Mi Casa Ya' program was suspended due to lack of funds.
- Presidential candidates propose diverse solutions, including reviving 'Mi Casa Ya', offering low-interest mortgages, and increasing housing supply.
- Key proposals include strengthening financial closure mechanisms, promoting rural housing, and exploring social rent programs.
- Candidates like Paloma Valencia, Iván Cepeda, Abelardo de la Espriella, Sergio Fajardo, Claudia López, and Roy Barreras have outlined specific housing policies.
- The next government faces challenges in reducing the housing deficit, ensuring subsidy sustainability, and defining new public policies.