SANTO DOMINGO . The Ministry of the Presidency (Minpre), through the National Housing Plan Happy Family (PNVFF), will provide 1,800 new homes distributed in three housing projects in Santo Domingo West, reported the Vice Minister of Investment Projects, Camel Curi.
“In this town, we are starting three housing projects, which we understand will be the first groundbreaking this month. These three projects will provide approximately 1,800 decent homes,” he said.
Curi provided the information during a meeting held yesterday, Saturday, with residents of the Hato Nuevo sector in Santo Domingo Oeste, where he explained that to date, 108 projects have been built nationwide.
“The president has allocated the funds, which are now in our possession, for the renovation of all the homes this year and next. Currently, the projects encompass approximately 28,000 homes,” he stated.
The deputy minister explained that these homes are built to avoid construction defects and in areas where flooding does not occur, with the approval of the Ministries of Environment and Public Works.
“President Luis Abinader has stated since the conceptualization of his housing program that all Dominicans should have access to decent housing, regardless of the province or municipality where they live,” a press release posted on the official website states.
The deputy minister highlighted that these homes have recreational areas, some even with sports fields, because it's not just about people having a decent house, but also about them having a safe and pleasant environment.
He also said that this is the first time a government has built homes with property titles.
“Never before has a State promoted the construction of homes that have titles; for the first time, homes will be delivered with a title in hand,” he emphasized.
On the other hand, Curi explained that the Happy Family housing projects entail certain responsibilities on the part of the beneficiary families, because the Government will not only provide accessibility, but also hopes that the beneficiaries will be able to access banking services.
“We are starting a process of bringing beneficiaries into the banking system with all financial institutions. We designed the program so that people pay the same or less than what they pay in rent,” he said.
He stated that, “what we want you to understand is that, God willing, with your efforts and the support of the State, in the person of President Luis Abinader, you will have the option of having a decent home, with God’s help.”.
