The Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela (GMVV) in Venezuela has reached a significant milestone by delivering its four millionth house, part of a broader public policy to provide affordable housing to working people. The program, introduced during the Bolivarian Revolution, constructs and assigns homes to individuals with low incomes, offering flexible payment plans based on construction costs. Communities actively participate in the construction process, reducing overall program costs. The GMVV also includes social infrastructure and promotes community engagement, contributing to a comprehensive approach to housing development in Venezuela.
In a residential development located in the Sotillo municipality of Anzoátegui state, the Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela (GMVV) achieved a significant milestone by handing over its four millionth house. This effort was part of a broader public policy aiming to deliver five million low-cost houses for working people by 2024. During the ceremony, Governor Luis Marcano proudly announced that the individuals who now reside in these 200 homes were actively involved in their construction.
The Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela (the Great Housing Mission of Venezuela, GMVV) is part of a range of social missions addressing education, healthcare, social welfare, and other aspects of society introduced by the Bolivian Government during the Bolivarian Revolution, which began in 1999 under the leadership of President Hugo Chavez.
The GMVV started with the aim to provide secure and respectable housing to families affected by severe rain and landslides in 2010-11. However, over time, the program has expanded to address the affordable housing shortage for the broader population. Through this initiative, the government constructs and assigns homes to individuals with low incomes, either at a nominal cost or completely free, depending on their financial circumstances.
Residents have the advantage of accessing a long-term payment plan that takes into account their ability to pay, with payments based on the construction cost of the house rather than the market value of the property. Under the Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela (GMVV), each resident is granted lifelong possession of their house and has the ability to pass it down to their children. However, if a resident decides to sell their house within 30 years of taking ownership, the government has the first option to purchase it. It's important to note that residents do not possess full ownership rights over their homes.
Additionally, the GMVV program often includes the provision of social infrastructure within the neighbourhoods, such as schools, subsidized food markets, and recreational areas, as well as green spaces.
The success of the GMVV largely depends on the active involvement of local communities, as more than 70% of the construction projects are reported to be self-managed by the communities themselves. While receiving financial and logistical assistance from government institutions, this collaborative approach plays a crucial role in reducing overall costs associated with the program.
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