The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation announced on Apr. 4 that it has called on 448 families affected by recent heavy rains to access the Emergency Rental Subsidy (BAE) during the first quarter of the year. The initiative is intended to provide safe and temporary shelter for those who have lost their homes or whose residences are uninhabitable due to emergencies this year.
The program seeks to ensure immediate protection and support for affected families. The ministry said its technical teams conducted field verifications at 1,504 homes across 21 regions in Peru, allowing officials to identify those most in need of government assistance.
“The Emergency Rental Subsidy is an immediate response from the State to protect families who have lost everything. Our commitment is to be present in the territory, listen to people, and provide real solutions that allow them to regain peace of mind and rebuild their lives,” said the Minister of Housing.
Each eligible family will receive a monthly subsidy of S/500 through BAE so they can rent a home while recovering from the disaster. This measure aims to prevent vulnerable groups—including children and older adults—from being exposed to risky conditions after intense rainfall events. Lambayeque (63), Huancavelica (62), Ayacucho (61), and Loreto (47) are among the regions with the highest number of allocated subsidies, reflecting how rainfall impacts different parts of Peru.
Technical teams continue visiting rural communities and hard-to-reach areas, collecting direct information from affected households. The ministry also reported that an additional 458 homes have been verified for possible inclusion in future rounds of BAE support.
According to the official website, the Ministry contributes to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services as part of its role as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch established under Law No. 27779. It develops policies promoting sustainable access not only in housing but also construction, water management, sanitation, and urban development throughout Peru; these efforts are supported by its headquarters in San Isidro, Lima as well as regional centers nationwide.
The ministry works with specialized entities on projects targeting improved living conditions—especially for lower-income groups—and maintains partnerships across sectors as part of national strategies toward sustainable territorial growth.
By continuing fieldwork and policy implementation across diverse regions, officials say they remain committed “to providing timely attention so affected families can secure safe spaces.”
