Quintana Roo’s Property Program Secures Homeownership Rights

Quintana Roo, Mexico — The government of Quintana Roo has introduced a new property regularization initiative, "Regulariza tu Propiedad" (Regularize Your Property), aimed at ensuring legal ownership and housing security for residents. The program, part of the state’s Agreement for Well-Being and Development, will run from July to December 2025, offering financial incentives and streamlined procedures to help families formalize undocumented properties.

Program Details and Benefits

Governor Mara Lezama leads the initiative, emphasizing the state’s commitment to guaranteeing property rights for Quintana Roo families. Key benefits include:

• A fixed fee of 7,500 pesos plus VAT for notarial services on properties valued up to 650,000 pesos.
• A 100% tax incentive for issuing Certificates of Freedom from Liens.
• Eligibility limited to properties within the state.

The Scale of Irregular Housing

An estimated 389 informal settlements exist across Quintana Roo, housing approximately 200,000 residents. In Cancún and Playa del Carmen alone, over 92,000 families lack proper property documentation due to unrecorded land purchases or informal occupation. Another 17,000 families await regularization, though legal and administrative hurdles—such as ownership disputes or missing paperwork—may delay or prevent their eligibility.

Why Regularization Matters

Legal property registration provides critical protections in Quintana Roo, a region experiencing rapid tourism and real estate growth. Benefits include:

• Legal Security: Prevents fraudulent sales or disputes by listing properties in the Public Property Registry.
• Access to Services: Enables utilities like water, electricity, and waste collection.
• Financial Opportunities: Allows sales, mortgages, or inheritance transfers.
• Government Programs: Qualifies owners for housing subsidies or urban improvement initiatives.

The program underscores the state’s effort to address housing inequality while fostering economic stability for residents.