Infonavit’s Housing Initiative in Nuevo León
Infonavit, the Mexican National Housing Fund for Workers, has commenced delivering newly constructed homes in Nuevo León. As part of the initial batch, Infonavit handed over 171 housing units located in the Real de Loreto fraction in Pesquería municipality.
Key Features of the New Homes
- 60 square-meter homes with two bedrooms
- Includes a living room, kitchen, full bathroom, and service patio
- Features green areas and all essential services
Current Progress and Future Plans
Octavio Romero Oropeza, head of Infonavit, announced that 11,000 homes are currently under construction across seven municipalities in Nuevo León: Pesquería, Juárez, General Escobedo, García, Cadereyta, Ciénega de Flores, and Sabinas Hidalgo. Moreover, Infonavit anticipates starting construction on an additional 6,800 homes by the next quarter of the following year.
Six-Year Target Progress
Romero Oropeza highlighted that by the end of 2025, Infonavit aims to initiate construction on 315,000 homes. Furthermore, another 400,000 homes are projected for the upcoming year. “We already have viable projects for next year totaling 400,000 homes,” he stated. “In just two years, we will have constructed more than half of the six-year target (1.2 million homes).”
Additional Benefits and Support
During his visit to Nuevo León, Romero Oropeza also distributed mortgage cancellations and assisted two beneficiaries with complete credit cancellation through the Infonavit Solución Integral program. These individuals received a combined discount exceeding 2.8 million pesos.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Infonavit? Infonavit is a Mexican government-run housing fund for workers, providing loans and financial support for building or purchasing homes.
- Who is Octavio Romero Oropeza? Octavio Romero Oropeza is the head or director of Infonavit, responsible for overseeing housing initiatives and programs for workers in Mexico.
- How many homes are being constructed in Nuevo León? Infonavit is constructing 11,000 homes across seven municipalities in Nuevo León.
- What is the six-year housing target for Infonavit? By 2025, Infonavit aims to initiate construction on 1.2 million homes.
- What additional support does Infonavit provide to its beneficiaries? Infonavit offers mortgage cancellations and credit solutions, such as the Infonavit Solución Integral program, to help beneficiaries manage their housing-related financial obligations.
