subsidized housing
Approval of Municipal Plots for Building Affordable Housing in Estepona
The decision to offer the central government six municipal plots in Estepona for the construction of 109 subsidized housing units has been unanimously approved by the Corporation’s Plenary. This initiative complements other municipal efforts, including the construction of 1,200 affordable housing units in the near future. The proposal is a response to the recent announcement…
Approval of Building Permit for 117 Subsidized Housing Units in Camino de Cortes Sur
The Vimpyca Foundation has submitted a request to the City Council for the permit needed to construct 84 residences on one parcel and 33 on another in this suburban zone. Estepona’s City Council has announced that the foundation seeks approval to begin building 117 subsidized housing units (VPO) on two plots situated in Camino de…
Estepona City Council offers six plots for construction of subsidized housing units
The Estepona municipal government is facilitating the city’s participation in a central government initiative by providing six municipal plots for the construction of 109 subsidized housing units. These plots, located in areas like Casas del Padrón, Llanos de la Boladilla, and Camino de Cortes, are compatible with social housing projects. The proposal aligns with Spain’s…
The city’s mayor unveils a range of initiatives to kick off the construction of over 500 affordable homes
The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, has introduced a series of innovative measures aimed at initiating the development of more than 500 subsidized housing units (VPO) in the city. The councilman revealed that the City Council has greenlit two urban planning projects for constructing 110 affordable homes in Camino de Cortes Sur, with…
Estepona’s City Council Initiates Plans for Over 1,200 Affordable Housing Units
Arroyo Vaquero hosts 518 housing projects, Camino de Cortes 260, Guadalobón 200, and Monterroso 300. The mismanagement of previous governments has hindered the construction of at least 1,500 homes, as they sold municipal land to private developers without requiring the 30% allocation for affordable housing. The Estepona City Council is actively pursuing the development of…
The Development of Affordable Housing in Camino de Cortes Advances
The urban development of a plot in Arroyo Vaquero, where 518 subsidized housing units are planned, was recently approved by the Consistory in a plenary session. Estepona City Council is finalizing procedures to construct 110 subsidized housing units in the area of Camino de Cortes. These municipal lands were sold by the Consistory in 2023…
PSOE’s Legacy in Urban Planning Impedes Development of 1,500 Subsidized Housing Units
Between 2005 and 2007, the PSOE hastily approved 13 partial urban development plans without requiring developers to set aside land for subsidized housing as mandated by the Andalusian Urban Development Law (LOUA). The current City Council is now obligated by law to continue processing these pending plans. The government team in Estepona expressed disappointment at…
Estepona City Council urges Government to construct new police station on land ceded five years ago
The City Council of Estepona unanimously approved a resolution to push the central government to build a new police station on the land that was handed over to the Ministry of Interior in 2020. The Council emphasized the need for more resources and National Police officers to address the growing population and influx of tourists….
Approval of 8.3 million euros for new projects, improvements, and cultural and sports activities
This year’s budget will include 7.7 million euros from the surplus achieved in 2024 for neighborhood remodeling, velodrome construction, a new asphalting plan, and the incorporation of private parking lots into the municipal network. The budget for activities at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center has also been increased by 650,000 euros. The City Council…
The Municipality’s Plan to Prioritize Registered Residents for VPO Access
The local government is working on modifying the municipal ordinance to give preference to residents who have been registered for at least 3 years. The initiative, proposed by Mayor José María García Urbano, aims to prioritize those living in Estepona when it comes to applying for VPO housing. The proposed amendment will consider the length…