Cuba enacts new Housing Law expanding property rights

Law 187 property rights real estate management housing deficit Cuba

Cuba has published Law 187, the new Housing Law, which introduces significant changes to property ownership and real estate management. The legislation, which includes three regulations and two resolutions, is set to take effect on October 21, 2026.

Key provisions include the recognition of the right for individuals to own up to two properties, a right that extends to foreign nationals. The law also eliminates the practice of confiscating homes when residents permanently leave the country and removes the requirement for heirs to report the start of an adjudication process for unoccupied homes within one year.

The new framework introduces real estate activities and housing cooperatives as formal management methods. It also provides protections for vulnerable populations, such as youth between 18 and 30, and families with three or more children, allowing municipal administrations to assist with housing costs. Additionally, the law increases flexibility in property transfers, donations, and sales contracts, and removes certain administrative authorizations previously required for rooftop expansions and the transfer of vacant lots.

Entities

Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular · Cuba · Marvelis Velázquez Reyes · Ministerio de la Construcción · Ministry of Construction · Ministry of Construction of Cuba · National Assembly of People's Power · National Institute of Territorial Planning and Urbanism

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Municipal administrations can finance housing for vulnerable people and youth. www.cmhw.cu
[● 9 SOURCES] Law 187 was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba. www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · estamosaqui.mx · giron.cu · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Foreigners have the same rights to own up to two homes as Cuban citizens. giron.cu · www.radiorebelde.cu · www.telesurenglish.net
[● 6 SOURCES] The law introduces housing cooperatives and real estate activities as management forms. www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · estamosaqui.mx · giron.cu · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The law eliminates the confiscation of housing for permanent departure from the country. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · estamosaqui.mx · n.com.do · www.radiorebelde.cu
[● 6 SOURCES] The law will enter into force on October 21, 2026. dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · estamosaqui.mx · n.com.do · adelante.cu · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Administrative authorization is no longer required for transferring rooftop ownership for construction. www.radiorebelde.cu · www.telesurenglish.net
[● 10 SOURCES] The law allows natural persons to own up to two homes. www.cmhw.cu · dominicanaaldia.com · elinformante.com.do · estamosaqui.mx · giron.cu · +5 more