Minvu calls for applications for social integration housing projects in Punta Arenas

The Regional Ministerial Secretariat of Housing and Urbanism of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region has called for applications under special conditions for the submission of housing projects for the Social and Territorial Integration Program, regulated by DS No. 19 (V. y U.) of 2016, in the macro lot of Stages 2 and 4 of the Urban Housing Plan, on land owned by Serviu in the commune of Punta Arenas. The call was formalized through exempt resolution No. 279, dated September 3, 2026, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Chile No. 44,551, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Section I (General Norms), with CVE 2868974.

The call seeks to generate a quality housing supply for vulnerable families and middle-income sectors, in line with the objectives of Law No. 21,450, regarding Social Integration in Urban Planning, Land Management, and the Housing Emergency Plan, and with the policy to reduce the housing deficit in the region. The resolution was signed by the Acting Regional Ministerial Secretary, Atircio Aguilera Burgos.

Land and housing solutions

The competition contemplates the execution of 257 housing solutions, of which 239 homes will be subsidized and 18 units will be part of the minimum economic offer for the land value, intended to cover the housing needs of families in the commune. The projects will be located on two lots owned by Serviu:

• Stage 2, Lot A1-Y (rol 5004-497): gross area of 43,073.19 m² and net area of 32,212.67 m², with a maximum capacity of 149 homes.
• Stage 4, Lot B (rol 5004-198): gross area of 11,000 m² and net area of 7,000 m², with a maximum capacity of 90 homes.

The regional subsidy quota amounts to a total of 185,942 UF, distributed as 115,922 UF for Stage 2 and 70,020 UF for Stage 4.

Deadlines, prices, and subsidies

Developing entities may submit their projects from the publication of the resolution in the Official Gazette until 2:00 PM on Friday, November 27, 2026, by submitting the documentation directly to Serviu Magallanes or through the Rukan system. Projects must include minimum percentages of housing per segment, with differentiated prices and subsidies:

• Vulnerable families (minimum 25%): price up to 2,500 UF, base subsidy of 1,550 UF, and minimum savings of 50 UF.
• Emerging sector families (minimum 15%): price up to 3,000 UF, subsidy of 750 UF, and savings of 90 UF.
• Middle-income families (maximum 60%): price up to 3,500 UF, subsidy of 650 UF, and savings of 100 UF.

Added to this are the Social Integration Bonus for middle-income sectors, ranging between 200 and 300 UF depending on the percentage of vulnerable families incorporated, and the Subsidy Capture Bonus, of up to 200 UF. The call also considers co-financing from the Regional Government of up to 68,400 UF for Stage 2 and 41,400 UF for Stage 4, payable once the works reach at least 20% progress as verified by Serviu.

Requirements and financing

Developing entities must be associated with a construction company registered in the Minvu National Registry of Contractors, in category A1 (housing), 1st class, accrediting capital and technical experience. Projects must comply with the minimum technical requirements of exempt resolution No. 4,832 (V. and U.) of 2012, and entities may access a bridge loan of up to 300 UF per subsidized dwelling, granted in two installments with a repayment term of 24 months.

The call represents a concrete opportunity to address part of the housing deficit in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region, promoting social integration in neighborhoods with access to quality services, equipment, and infrastructure in the south-western area of Punta Arenas.

Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of Chile, No. 44,551, September 15, 2026, I Section (General Norms), page 1 (official reference: CVE 2868974, exempt resolution No. 279).