The Dominican Republic is preparing to deliver more than 4,000 affordable housing units over the coming months, according to Víctor Bisonó, Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (MIVHED). The announcement highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce the country’s housing deficit and expand homeownership opportunities for Dominican families.
Speaking during an interview with journalist Pablo McKinney, Bisonó said the administration has maintained a steady pace in its housing policy, with nearly 900 apartments already handed over during the first half of 2026. The additional units are expected to be completed and delivered throughout the remainder of the year.
Affordable Housing Program Continues to Expand
Bisonó attributed the progress to housing initiatives launched under the administration of President Luis Abinader, as well as measures designed to make low-cost housing more accessible. He pointed to recent updates to the country’s affordable housing framework, including adjustments to the price limits that define economically priced homes.
According to the minister, those changes have helped strengthen the government’s housing trust model, encouraging development while creating more opportunities for families seeking to purchase their first home.
“The housing trust program and its overall structure are working,” Bisonó said. “This year we have delivered nearly 900 apartments, and we have around 4,000 more on the agenda. On August 8 alone, we will deliver approximately 170 apartments in Hato del Yaque,” a district near Santiago in the northwestern Dominican Republic.
Government Targets Housing Deficit
The minister said the delivery schedule will continue throughout the second half of 2026 as part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce the national housing shortage and improve access to secure, dignified homes for more Dominican families.
The Ministry of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (MIVHED), the government agency responsible for housing policy and public construction standards, has made expanding affordable housing one of its priority initiatives in recent years.
Building Safety Standards Also Under Review
Beyond housing construction, Bisonó said the ministry is continuing technical work aimed at improving the quality and safety of both public and private buildings.
He also confirmed that the Dominican Republic is in the final stage of updating its National Seismic Code, a key set of construction regulations intended to strengthen building resilience. The revised code is expected to incorporate modern engineering standards, updated construction materials and internationally recognized technical guidelines for earthquake-resistant design.
The combination of expanded housing construction and updated building regulations reflects the government’s broader effort to improve both access to housing and long-term construction safety across the country.