# Mexico's Vivienda para el Bienestar housing program > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexicos-vivienda-para-el-bienestar-housing-program > Updated: 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 10. By August 2026, the Vivienda para el Bienestar program has reached approximately 43 percent of its six-year goal, with 518,000 homes contracted across 31 states. In Yucatán, the program is nearing its state target of 60,000 homes, with an investment exceeding 38 billion pesos. In Quintana Roo, the first session of mortgage cancellations led by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa and INFONAVIT delegate Gerardo René García Hernández has benefited 100 families. This initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to address a backlog of 51,000 cancellations by providing legal certainty to workers who had been paying off credits for 20 to 30 years but still appeared as debtors. Through a standing agreement, families save approximately 16,000 pesos in administrative and registration fees, with a goal to complete more than 13,000 cancellations this year. In Michoacán, the program continues to expand through home deliveries in Yurécuaro, where 32 families received keys to the Las Hortalizas subdivision. These homes prioritize vulnerable groups, such as indigenous populations, the elderly, and people with disabilities, with ground-floor units designed for accessibility. Additionally, plans are underway in Carácuaro to construct over 100 new homes for families without social security in high-marginalization areas. David Soto Quizamán, director general of the Instituto de Vivienda del Estado (IVEM), stated that 20 percent of these homes will be designated for young people. A formal agreement between the Carácuaro municipal government and Conavi is expected shortly. Other regional developments include the commencement of the second stage of the Casa Cuna-Casa Hogar in Vizcaíno, Baja California, involving a 20 million peso investment for the care of vulnerable youth. ## Claims - FOVISSSTE resumed direct construction of social housing after 34 years. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The first stone of the Carmen Serdán housing complex in Puebla was placed on 29 July 2026. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The programme aims to build 100 000 housing units nationwide with an investment of at least 60 billion pesos. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Puebla’s target within the programme is roughly 70 000 homes, with the project 30 percent complete. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Each housing unit will be about 60 m² and will include ISSSTE clinics, SuperISSSTE stores and sports spaces. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Credits will be offered in pesos with fixed payments to workers earning up to two minimum wages. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The first Carmen Serdán complex will contain 512 apartments in 32 four‑storey buildings. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The housing project is part of the national ‘Vivienda para el Bienestar’ initiative. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: INFONAVIT mortgage cancellations benefit 100 families in Quintana Roo INFONAVIT has completed its first round of mortgage cancellations in Quintana Roo, benefiting 100 families and aiming to resolve a backlog of 51,000 pending cases this year. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infonavit-mortgage-cancellations-benefit-100-families-in-quintana-roo ### 2026-08-12: Regional housing and social infrastructure projects advance in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia Housing and social infrastructure projects are seeing significant progress in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia through various government-led construction and home improvement programs. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infonavit-begins-delivery-of-bienestar-housing-in-yucatn ### 2026-07-29: Mexico's Piedras Negras to receive 150 homes under federal 'Vivienda para el Bienestar' program Piedras Negras, Mexico, will build 150 homes for low‑income families under the federal 'Vivienda para el Bienestar' scheme, while the city defended letting police and firefighters register first. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-piedras-negras-to-receive-150-homes-under-federal-vivienda-para-el-bienestar-program ### 2026-07-27: Mexico's FOVISSSTE launches Carmen Serdán housing project in Puebla Mexico's FOVISSSTE broke ground on the 512‑unit Carmen Serdán complex in Puebla, reviving direct housing construction after 34 years as part of a 100 000‑home, 60 bn peso national programme. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-fovissste-resumes-social-housing-construction-after-34year-pause ### 2026-07-26: Mexico's CFE and Infonavit to power 107,000 new Bienestar homes CFE and Infonavit will provide electricity to 107,000 Bienestar homes in Mexico, part of a plan to build 1.2 million houses by the end of the sexenio. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-cfe-and-infonavit-to-power-107000-new-bienestar-homes ### 2026-07-16: Mexico's Infonavit advances Viviendas del Bienestar housing in Quintana Roo Mexico's Infonavit is building thousands of affordable Viviendas del Bienestar homes in Quintana Roo, with 3,000 already delivered and a target of over 60,000, while officials inspect progress and dismiss an Is 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-infonavit-advances-viviendas-del-bienestar-housing-in-quintana-roo ### 2026-07-15: Morelos Governor launches peace initiative and expands housing program in Cuautla Morelos Governor Margarita González Saravia launched a peace strategy in Cuautla and announced a federal partnership to expand housing to 24,000 homes, including new sports facilities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morelos-governor-launches-peace-initiative-and-expands-housing-program-in-cuautla ### 2026-07-14: Mexico expands housing program to 24,000 homes, benefits 200 families in Morelos and Ario Mexico's housing for wellbeing program raised its target to 24,000 homes, with Morelos governor announcing new construction and Ario mayor signing agreements for over 200 families. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-expands-housing-program-to-24000-homes-benefits-200-families-in-morelos-and-ario ### 2026-07-09: Mexico's Vivienda para el Bienestar program hit by price‑ceiling shortfall in major cities Mexico's Vivienda para el Bienestar aims for 1.8 million homes, but a 630,000‑peso price cap is too low for major cities, prompting industry criticism and calls for regional pricing adjustments. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-vivienda-para-el-bienestar-program-hit-by-priceceiling-shortfall-in-major-cities ### 2026-06-16: Mexico pushes housing welfare program with new construction targets and women loan scheme Mexico's housing welfare program reported 604k new units contracted and 274k under construction, aiming for 1.8 M homes, while FOVISSSTE introduced a women‑only loan of up to 1.5 million pesos with low rates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-pushes-housing-welfare-program-with-new-construction-targets-and-women-loan-scheme --- Cite as: Mexico's Vivienda para el Bienestar housing program. 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