The Popular Party of Fuerteventura will soon present a motion in the councils of La Oliva, Pájara, and Puerto del Rosario for the establishment of a municipal registry of vacant homes. The proposal aims to address the effects of the housing crisis affecting thousands of Canarians, amid a shortage of public housing and a decline in construction on the island in recent years. The PP of Fuerteventura promotes a catalogue of vacant homes to tackle the housing crisis
According to recent data, there are over 200,000 empty homes in the Canary Islands, many of which have exited the rental market since the enforcement of the Housing Law 12/2023. Some of these properties are designated for holiday rentals, for sale, or remain closed due to concerns over not being able to retrieve the home in case of non-payment.
The PP of Fuerteventura believes that having an updated registry will help identify these unoccupied homes, assess rehabilitation needs, and connect supply with the high demand for rental properties on the island. Furthermore, it will inform owners about the tax incentives in the 2025 regional budget aimed at encouraging the rehabilitation and rental of empty homes.
“The lack of information regarding vacant homes has hindered effective policies until now. With this catalogue, we can create a realistic diagnosis and develop programmes that will mobilise these homes into the market, taking concrete steps to alleviate the housing emergency in Fuerteventura,” stated the island’s PP.
The party also hopes to extend this measure to other councils on the island, aiming for it to become a common policy that contributes to improving access to housing throughout Fuerteventura.
The PP of Fuerteventura promotes a catalogue of vacant homes to tackle the housing crisis
