Cement Prefabricated Housing Policy

The cement prefabricated housing policy mainly includes two aspects: policies related to prefabricated panel houses and policies related to rural cement houses.

Policies Related to Prefabricated Panel Houses

1. Definition and Background: Prefabricated panel houses were built in the 1970s to 1980s to rapidly meet the housing needs of workers. Constructed using prefabricated cement components, they have the advantages of a short construction period and low cost. However, they also have drawbacks such as a short lifespan, numerous safety hazards, and poor living experiences.
2. Demolition Policies:
   • Principles: According to the 'Guidelines on Promoting the Renovation and Improvement of Old Urban Residential Communities' issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the renovation of prefabricated panel houses adheres to the principle of 'renovating wherever possible and making changes wherever feasible'. Instead of mandating a 'complete demolition', it emphasizes adapting measures to local conditions and implementing differentiated strategies.
   • Three Types of Prefabricated Panel Houses Prioritized for Demolition:
     • Dangerous Houses with Damaged Main Structures: Houses identified as Grade D dangerous houses by professional institutions, such as those with foundation settlements exceeding 5 centimeters or cracks in load-bearing walls exceeding 1 millimeter.
     • Houses Unable to Withstand Natural Disasters: Prefabricated panel houses with earthquake resistance levels below 70% of the current standards and poor flood resistance capabilities.
     • Houses Affecting Urban Planning: Prefabricated panel houses located in planned areas for municipal projects (such as subways and elevated roads) or in core urban areas designated for commercial development.
   • Compensation and Resettlement Methods: According to the 'Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-owned Land' and local policies, methods include monetary compensation (not less than 110% of the market price of similar houses in the surrounding area), physical resettlement (providing newly built government resettlement houses), housing voucher resettlement (issuing housing vouchers to offset house purchase costs, with some regions offering additional rewards of 5%-12%), and original-site reconstruction and resettlement (residents temporarily move out for 2 years, and after reconstruction on the original site, they move back according to the original area, with the option to pay for expansion).

Policies Related to Rural Cement Houses

1. Support Policies for Cement Houses in Rural Road Construction: The 'Road Access for Every Household' policy improves rural transportation conditions. The central and local governments jointly bear the construction funds and encourage multi-channel fundraising while ensuring that the construction quality meets national and local standards.
2. Support Policies for Cement Houses in Rural Housing Renovation: These include subsidies for dilapidated house renovations, earthquake-resistant housing projects, and beautiful village construction. Through financial subsidies and technical guidance, they aim to improve the safety and living quality of rural housing.