The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation announced on Apr. 17 the transfer of three plots of land in Moquegua to enable new social housing projects that are expected to benefit more than 19,000 people.
These transfers aim to address the need for formal housing in the region. By making state-owned land available for development, the ministry seeks to improve access to adequate housing for families who currently lack it.
Two of the transferred properties were given to the Regional Government of Moquegua. One plot covers over 57,800 square meters and will be used for the “Vivienda Digna Omate-Pampas de Tamaña” project in Omate district, General Sánchez Cerro province. The second property is more than 971,000 square meters and is designated for a social housing project in Mariscal Nieto province’s San Antonio district (Montón de Trigo). In addition, a third parcel measuring over 268,000 square meters was transferred to San Antonio District Municipality for another residential initiative called “Montón de Trigo.”
“We have a commitment to put state lands at the service of people and accelerate housing solutions across the country so that more families can achieve their dream of owning a home,” said the Minister of Housing.
The ministry said these actions are part of ongoing efforts to unlock urban land and speed up residential developments nationwide. The Superintendence National de Bienes Estatales (SBN), which oversees such transfers as part of its regulatory role within Peru’s national system for state assets, facilitated this process.
The Ministry contributes to social wellbeing by improving access to housing and basic services while fostering sustainable territorial development according to its official website. It develops policies supporting sustainable access not only to housing but also construction, water supply, sanitation and urban growth according to its official website. Established by Law No. 27779 as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch according to its official website, it operates from headquarters in San Isidro, Lima with regional centers serving communities nationwide as reported on its official site.
Looking ahead, officials say these latest transfers demonstrate continued work toward closing gaps in formal housing provision throughout Peru.
