The Ministry of Housing has received 200 provisional qualification requests since 2024, totalling 4,047 protected homes. The Government attributes the increase to regulatory reforms approved during the legislature.
The Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Mobility of the Canary Islands Government has recorded 200 provisional qualification applications for protected homes since the start of the legislature, amounting to a total of 4,047 properties in processing. This figure, corresponding to the period between 2024 and the first half of 2026, reflects a change in trend in the promotion of protected housing in the archipelago, as reported by Minister Pablo Rodríguez.
The provisional qualification is the procedure that allows a development to apply for public protection status before construction begins. It can be requested by individuals or legal entities, both public and private, cooperatives or communities of goods. This indicator is key to measuring the momentum of protected housing, as it anticipates the future supply of properties at regulated prices.
Minister Pablo Rodríguez highlighted that "these figures demonstrate that the measures adopted by this Government are yielding results. When obstacles are removed, procedures are expedited, and conditions are created that make projects viable, the sector responds, and new promotions of protected housing begin to be launched."
The evolution of applications shows a progressive recovery. In 2021, only 3 applications for 112 homes were recorded, and in 2022, 2 for 78 properties. In 2023, there was an initial increase with 14 applications for 414 homes. From 2024 onwards, coinciding with the entry into force of the reforms, growth accelerated: 75 applications for 2,004 homes in 2024; 95 for 1,589 in 2025; and 30 for 454 so far in 2026.
Rodríguez explained that the increase is due to the reforms promoted during the legislature. The Executive has approved two housing decrees —one of which has become law— that have simplified administrative processing, facilitated land development, strengthened legal security, and improved conditions for investment. "Our goal was not only to approve new regulations but to ensure that more homes were built," he stated.
One of the most relevant measures has been the update of the Basic Canary Module, adapting it to the construction costs of each island. "For many years, it was practically unfeasible to promote protected housing because costs did not correspond to market reality. Correcting that situation was essential to recover activity," Rodríguez affirmed, announcing that this year the module will be updated again to align it with the reality of the islands.
The minister emphasized that housing policy has been aimed at eliminating the main obstacles: the lack of available land, slow administrative processes, and an unattractive economic framework. "With the reforms promoted during this legislature, we are changing that scenario, and the data is beginning to reflect that transformation," he assured.
For Canary Island citizens, this increase in applications represents hope for access to affordable housing in a strained market. The processing of these 4,047 homes, if realised, could alleviate demand in the islands, especially in areas with greater tourist and residential pressure. However, the process from provisional qualification to key delivery can take several years, so the real impact on the market remains to be seen.
The Canary Islands Government plans to continue updating the Basic Canary Module annually to keep it aligned with the reality of the sector. The Ministry of Housing will continue to work on simplifying procedures and making public land available for new promotions. Meanwhile, the 200 applications recorded are an indicator that the path taken is bearing fruit, although the Executive warns that much remains to be done to meet the demand for protected housing in the archipelago.
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