According to Sergei López Cantón, president of the National Chamber of the Housing Development and Promotion Industry (Canadevi) Yucatán, approximately 80,000 houses, or 13% of the state’s housing stock, are uninhabited. Despite this, there is no indication of an oversupply of housing in the region.
Yucatán has around 600,000 private homes, with 13% remaining uninhabited. This percentage has remained consistent over the past several five-year periods, indicating a stable housing market. López Cantón noted that Yucatán’s rate of uninhabited homes is below the national average of 15%.
Mexico City has the lowest percentage of uninhabited homes at 9%, while some states have over 25%. In Yucatán, the proportion of uninhabited homes varies by area. The Historic Center of Mérida has the highest rate at 35%, while other parts of the city range from 8% to 14%.
The reasons for uninhabited homes are multifactorial and vary by location. In the Historic Center, high remodeling costs and the need for permits from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) contribute to the issue. Other factors include legal problems, unpaid financing, and personal decisions to move.
Source: Diario de Yucatan
