Introduction to the Vivienda para el Bienestar Program
In 2025, the Mexican government’s Vivienda para el Bienestar program kicked off, aiming to construct 1.8 million homes throughout the current six-year administration period. The program’s primary goal is to provide affordable housing options for individuals earning up to 17,000 pesos monthly, enabling them to access homes valued around 600,000 pesos.
Program Execution and Progress
According to the Secretaría de Desarrollo Agrario, Territorial y Urbano (Sedatu), 6,401 homes were delivered in 2025. However, construction has already begun on approximately 390,000 additional homes as part of this initiative.
Under the supervision of Edna Vega Rangel, Sedatu reported that out of the total homes whose construction has started, 308,987 are managed by the Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (Infonavit), and 81,996 by the Comisión Nacional de Vivienda (Conavi).
Target Population and Home Features
The Vivienda para el Bienestar program aims to assist individuals earning between 1 and 2 minimum wages monthly, who have been employed for at least six months. Eligible candidates cannot already have a housing credit with Infonavit.
Infonavit, one of the program’s executing bodies, stated that the homes built under this initiative are at least 60 square meters, featuring two bedrooms, a living-dining room, and a full bathroom. These homes also include access to potable water, drainage, electricity, and public transportation.
Moreover, these homes are strategically located near hospitals, schools, commercial areas, and workplaces. They also offer community spaces such as green areas, recreational zones, and parking facilities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Vivienda para el Bienestar program? It’s a Mexican government initiative to build 1.8 million affordable homes by the end of the current six-year term, targeting individuals earning up to 17,000 pesos monthly.
- Who manages the construction of these homes? The Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (Infonavit) and the Comisión Nacional de Vivienda (Conavi) are responsible for constructing these homes.
- Who is eligible for these homes? Individuals earning between 1 and 2 minimum wages monthly, with at least six months of employment, are eligible if they don’t already have a housing credit with Infonavit.
- What features do these homes have? These homes are at least 60 square meters, with two bedrooms, a living-dining room, and a full bathroom. They also provide access to potable water, drainage, electricity, and public transportation.
- Where are these homes located? These homes are strategically placed near hospitals, schools, commercial areas, workplaces, and offer community spaces like green areas, recreational zones, and parking facilities.
