Ecuador to Build 81 New Earthquake-Resistant Homes in Esmeraldas

Ecuadorian officials announced a $3 million project to build new homes for 81 families displaced by earthquakes in Esmeraldas.

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A group of 81 families displaced by earthquakes between 2016 and 2025 will be benefited with the construction of new homes in the city of Esmeraldas. ^[1] The Ecuadorian government announced a new $10,000 housing subsidy for first-time home buyers through the 'Yapa Pa' Tu Casa' initiative. ^[2] Daniel Elmir, vice minister of Sustainable Urban Development and Housing, presented the details of the housing project during his visit to the capital of Esmeraldas. ^[3] The project represents an estimated investment between $2.9 and $3 million to provide a definitive housing solution to families affected by seismic movements. ^[4] The selected sector for the housing project is Lucha de los Pobres, located in the south of the city. ^[5] Elmir stated the program prioritizes individuals or families with incomes below 3.5 basic unified salaries, approximately $1,500 monthly. ^[6] The $10,000 amount serves as a partial subsidy, with the remainder of the home price to be financed through a mortgage credit. ^[7] Viceminister of Housing Daniel Elmir confirmed the subsidy is directed primarily at Ecuadorians without their own home, specifically first-time buyers. ^[8]

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A group of 81 families displaced by earthquakes between 2016 and 2025 will be benefited with the construction of new homes in the city of Esmeraldas. · El Universo

The Ecuadorian government announced a new $10,000 housing subsidy for first-time home buyers through the 'Yapa Pa' Tu Casa' initiative. · Diario Expreso

Daniel Elmir, vice minister of Sustainable Urban Development and Housing, presented the details of the housing project during his visit to the capital of Esmeraldas. · El Universo

The project represents an estimated investment between $2.9 and $3 million to provide a definitive housing solution to families affected by seismic movements. · El Universo

The selected sector for the housing project is Lucha de los Pobres, located in the south of the city. · El Universo

Elmir stated the program prioritizes individuals or families with incomes below 3.5 basic unified salaries, approximately $1,500 monthly. · Diario Expreso

The $10,000 amount serves as a partial subsidy, with the remainder of the home price to be financed through a mortgage credit. · Diario Expreso

Viceminister of Housing Daniel Elmir confirmed the subsidy is directed primarily at Ecuadorians without their own home, specifically first-time buyers. · Diario Expreso

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