El Salvador’s Social Housing Fund (FSV) has invested $960.47 million since 2019 to improve housing conditions for over 178,000 people. Under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership, 42,822 homes have been deeded, with 3,013 of those in 2025 alone.
Housing Minister Michelle Sol emphasized the recovery of 9,239 homes previously controlled by criminal groups. “Thanks to the security measures implemented by President Bukele, we’ve recovered homes worth over $122 million,” she said.
The FSV offers affordable financing: zero down payment and 2% interest for recovered homes, and 4% interest for new homes up to $40,000. “We aim to make housing accessible under fair conditions,” Sol noted.
Families have used these loans to rebuild deteriorated properties and improve them with new roofs, doors, and windows. The government also supports cooperative housing in San Salvador’s Historic Center, allowing families to build their own apartments through mutual aid.
Sol said reforms are underway to speed up permits and reduce red tape, encouraging further investment. “We want families to achieve their dream of owning a home without facing inflated prices,” she concluded.