Demolition of Prefabricated Cement Board Houses

The demolition of prefabricated cement board houses (prefabricated panel houses) should be comprehensively judged based on the actual situation of the houses and policy requirements, rather than being demolished in a one-size-fits-all manner. Only specific types of houses will be prioritized for demolition.

Core Principles of Demolition Policies

According to the "Guidelines on Promoting the Renovation and Upgrading of Old Urban Residential Communities" issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the current policy emphasizes "adapting measures to local conditions and implementing differentiated strategies" rather than comprehensive demolition. The 2025 policy clearly aims to "accurately identify high-risk houses" and only implements demolition for houses with serious safety hazards or those affecting urban development. Other houses are prioritized for renovation to enhance safety and living quality.

Three Types of Prefabricated Panel Houses Prioritized for Demolition

1. Dangerous Houses with Damaged Main Structures
   Prefabricated panel houses identified as Class D dangerous houses by professional institutions must be demolished. Such houses typically have issues such as foundation settlement exceeding 5 centimeters, cracks in load-bearing walls wider than 1 millimeter, and seismic resistance levels less than 70% of current standards. The structural safety of these houses has reached a dangerous state, and continued residence may lead to serious accidents such as collapse.

2. Houses Vulnerable to Natural Disasters
   If the seismic resistance of prefabricated panel houses is less than 70% of current standards, or if they are prone to damage in floods (e.g., located in low-lying areas or areas with ineffective drainage systems), such houses will be included in the demolition scope. For example, some old prefabricated panel houses, designed in an earlier era, do not consider modern earthquake or extreme weather standards and pose significant safety hazards.

3. Houses Affecting Urban Planning
   Prefabricated panel houses located within the planning scope of major infrastructure projects such as subways, viaducts, and municipal pipelines need to make way for urban development. Such demolitions are usually accompanied by regional functional upgrades, such as the construction of transportation hubs or the improvement of public facilities.

Compensation Methods

1. Monetary Compensation
   The compensation amount is not less than 110% of the market price of surrounding commercial housing, covering the value of the house itself, decoration costs, moving expenses, rent during the transition period, and bonuses for timely signing. For example, if the average price of surrounding commercial housing is 20,000 yuan per square meter, the compensation for prefabricated panel houses may reach over 22,000 yuan per square meter.

2. Property Rights Exchange
   Options for "in-situ relocation" or "off-site resettlement" are provided. The contract must clearly specify the building number, address, area, layout, and delivery date of the resettlement housing to ensure residents' rights. For example, in-situ relocation may involve the construction of new residential buildings, while off-site resettlement may involve allocation to areas with more complete facilities.

3. Housing Voucher Resettlement
   Residents can choose the housing voucher system to obtain购房代金券 (housing purchase vouchers) for purchasing commercial housing from designated areas or developers. This method offers high flexibility and can meet personalized housing needs.