This initiative, promoted by Compromís and approved in the April plenary session with the favorable votes of the PSOE, urges the Consell to apply the state housing law and develop specific measures in the municipality. The council asks the regional government to start the necessary studies to justify the declaration.
Among the requested measures are the regulation of rental prices, the control of large property owners, and the development of a specific housing plan. Additionally, the City Council demands complementary measures from the Government of Spain within its jurisdictional scope, such as the extraordinary extension of lease contracts or the strengthening of the legal framework against speculative practices in the real estate market.
“"Access to housing exacerbates inequality."
A Compromís spokesperson argues that the measure responds to a structural situation. According to data from real estate portals, rental prices in the municipality range between 750 and 950 euros per month, plus about 150 euros for utilities, which would represent more than 30% of many families' incomes. This pressure is linked to a generalized price increase, exacerbated in Paiporta by the effects of the Dana on October 29, which would have reduced the available supply and further strained the market.
In contrast, the Popular Party believes that declaring a stressed area “will not only not solve the problem, but may worsen it.” A PP spokesperson argues that the measure will generate legal uncertainty and discourage owners, leading to properties being withdrawn from the market and, consequently, an increase in prices.
“"Declaring a stressed area will not only not solve the problem, but may worsen it."
The PP also questions the data used in the motion, considering that it comes from real estate portals and not from a specific study of the municipality. They also criticize the use of the Dana's impact as an argument without rigorous prior analysis. The PP warns of the measure's impact on municipal management, as it would involve new administrative burdens without detailing the necessary resources, and advocates for regional policies such as the Plan Vive to expand public housing stock as an alternative.
With the proposal approved by the governing team, Paiporta takes the first step to be declared a stressed area. However, the decision also depends on the Valencian Government, whose position has so far been contrary to such measures, considering that they do not contribute to improving housing access and can generate counterproductive effects in the market.
