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Canary Islands to Increase Housing Aid Following Volcano Eruption Relief Efforts

Published: November 18, 2025|housing-and-infrastructure|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Boosts Housing Aid Programs

Background

The Canary Islands government is boosting its housing aid programs to support residents affected by the La Palma volcanic eruption. This decision follows multiple modifications to the Strategic Grant Plan for 2024-2026, approved earlier this year.

Key Updates

  • An additional €300,000 will now be allocated specifically for rental assistance to those impacted by the volcano.
  • Funds will expand to cover new housing initiatives in La Gomera, managed by the local housing agency Visocan.

Objectives

  • Expedite relief for displaced families.
  • Accelerate housing projects in affected areas.

The new funding aligns with legal requirements for transparency and strategic planning, ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most.

This move demonstrates a flexible and responsive approach by the regional authorities, prioritizing immediate recovery while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Additional Information

  • The plan, which still needs formal publication, will remain in effect into 2026, pending the approval of a new strategic framework.

Conclusion

Overall, these developments highlight the government’s commitment to swift disaster response and housing stability for residents caught in natural calamities.