Program Overview and Participating Entities
Starting Monday, August 11th, registration began for the Housing for Well-being (PVB) program, a government initiative led by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo in collaboration with the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (Sedatu), the Secretariat of Welfare, and the National Housing Commission (Conavi).
The PVB aims to ensure the right to adequate housing, with up to 20,999 social housing actions targeted at highly marginalized communities, single mothers, young people, and groups with social vulnerabilities.
Initial Coverage
Although there are no modules available across the entire national territory in this initial phase, plans are to expand coverage eventually. Currently, 58 modules have been installed in 51 municipios across 20 entities:
- Baja California
- Sonora
- Durango
- Guanajuato
- Zacatecas
- Colima
- Michoacán
- Nayarit
- Hidalgo
- Querétaro
- Guerrero
- Morelos
- Puebla
- Tlaxcala
- Oaxaca
- Chiapas
- Tabasco
- Campeche
- Quintana Roo
- Yucatán
The entities mentioned that the process is free and does not require intermediaries, emphasizing that it can only be done in person at official modules.
Registration Process
Rodrigo Chávez Contreras, director of Conavi, highlighted that the process aims to be orderly and transparent. The registration is personal and non-transferable, conducted only at authorized modules where trained personnel will verify documents and issue a receipt. Required documents include a valid official ID, CURP, and proof of residence.
Operating hours generally range from 8:00 to 16:00, though some modules may have extended or specific hours. To find module locations and dates, visit this interactive map. If your entity isn’t listed, stay tuned for subsequent phases.
Applications will be assessed within 20 business days, with preliminary lists published on the Conavi official website. Shortlisted individuals will be contacted via phone call, text message, or WhatsApp for home verification visits.
Key Questions and Answers
- What entities are participating? The program is currently available in 20 Mexican states: Baja California, Sonora, Durango, Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Colima, Michoacán, Nayarit, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Guerrero, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán.
- Is the registration process free? Yes, the registration is entirely free of charge.
- Are intermediaries required for registration? No, the process does not require any intermediaries.
- What documents are needed for registration? Applicants must present a valid official ID, CURP, and proof of residence.
- What are the operating hours for registration? The general operating hours are from 8:00 to 16:00, but some modules may have extended or specific hours. Consult the interactive map for detailed information.
- How will I be notified if my application is shortlisted? Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via phone call, text message, or WhatsApp for home verification visits.
