Infonavit Embarks on Ambitious Housing Project for Low-Income Workers
The Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (Infonavit) is taking a significant step towards addressing Mexico's housing deficit by officially establishing its own construction company, Infonavit Constructora S.A. de C.V. According to El Imparcial (2025), this initiative aims to build at least 500,000 homes for workers earning between one and two minimum wages as part of the «Vivienda para el Bienestar» (Housing for Well-being) program.
Octavio Romero Oropeza, the Director General of Infonavit, formalized the creation of the construction company by signing the constitutive act before a notary public. This move is expected to significantly impact the availability of affordable housing for a segment of the population often excluded from traditional housing markets.
Addressing the Housing Gap
Infonavit aims to combat the existing housing shortage and cater to beneficiaries previously excluded from accessing suitable housing due to the limited supply of social interest housing, which will be a critical mission. The company is committed to fulfilling Infonavit’s public order and social interest objectives and policies while upholding values like legality, integrity, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, economy, austerity, and the fight against corruption. According to Infonavit, as stated in El Imparcial (2025), the company will focus on workers that “were excluded from the access to an adequate house”.
Building 500,000 Homes During the Sexenio
The goal is to build at least 500,000 well-located homes with complete services during this presidential term to ensure that all Mexican workers, especially the most vulnerable, can exercise their right to adequate housing. The institute is actively collaborating with housing developers and builders, encouraging those with available land to participate in this historic project by constructing homes with the same quality, dimensions, and price as those built by Infonavit.
This initiative aligns with Article 3 of the Infonavit Law, reformed and published on February 21, granting the subsidiary full management capacity to carry out its functions, as El Imparcial (2025) reports.
Progress and Future Plans
Infonavit has identified 153 properties, totaling over 470 hectares, where it can build more than 75,000 homes in 2025. Construction of the first 20,000 homes is scheduled to begin in April. This ambitious project underscores Infonavit's commitment to providing affordable housing options for Mexican workers.
Commitment to Quality and Location
Infonavit is emphasizing the importance of building homes in well-located areas with access to essential services. This is a key aspect of the «Vivienda para el Bienestar» program, ensuring that the new housing developments contribute to the overall quality of life for residents. The initiative also includes strategies to prevent fraud in credit access.
Here's a summary of the key goals:
- Construct at least 500,000 homes during this administration.
- Ensure homes are well-located and have access to services.
- Collaborate with developers to expand housing options.
- Adhere to principles of legality, transparency, and efficiency.
Combating Housing Backlog
The establishment of Infonavit Constructora S.A. de C.V. represents a decisive move to reduce the housing backlog and serve beneficiaries who have been historically marginalized from adequate housing options. El Universal, as cited by El Imparcial (2025), highlights the importance of this initiative in providing access to well-located and serviced homes for vulnerable workers. By increasing the supply of social interest housing, Infonavit is striving to ensure that all Mexican workers can exercise their right to decent and affordable housing.
Transparency and Efficiency
Infonavit is committed to conducting its operations with the utmost transparency and efficiency. The company is committed to fulfilling Infonavit’s public order and social interest objectives and policies while upholding values like legality, integrity, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, economy, austerity, and the fight against corruption.
Reference
El Imparcial. (2025, March 21). ¡Es oficial! Infonavit tiene empresa constructora; ya se constituyó legalmente. El Imparcial. Retrieved from https://www.elimparcial.com/dinero/2025/03/21/es-oficial-infonavit-tiene-empresa-constructora-ya-se-constituyo-legalmente/
