The authorization covers construction, improvement, adaptation, expansion, rehabilitation, and equipping projects, as well as studies, designs, supervision, and other contracts necessary for their implementation.
- Municipalities may amend the General Land Use Plan (POT) without prior consultation, within 45 calendar days.
- The increased buildable area resulting from emergency POT adjustments does not generate capital gains.
- Capital gains that have already been settled or those that are generated may be paid in kind with VIS/VIP housing.
- Reconstruction projects with increased buildable area do not require partial plans if public utilities are immediately available.
2.Subsidies and Financing
- Subsidies may cover up to 100% of the cost of housing solutions for affected households with family incomes below 4 SMLMV.
- Compensation Funds must allocate between 7.5% and 10% of their monthly FOVIS (Social Housing Fund) resources to affected households, regardless of membership status.
- Fonvivienda may establish autonomous funds using public and private resources to implement emergency projects.
- The FNG may subsidize guarantee fees for mortgage loans, microloans, and housing leases through 2028.
3.Permits, Repurposing, and Prefabricated Housing
- Existing buildings converted into housing are eligible for subsidies and financing as new housing for two years.
- Prefabricated housing does not require a building permit for two years, provided it complies with seismic standards.