Prefabricated Demolition Housing

In 2026, not all prefabricated panel houses will be directly demolished and rebuilt; instead, a classified approach will be adopted, with only two types of houses having the opportunity for demolition and reconstruction. Details are as follows:

Type 1: Old houses professionally assessed as Grade D dangerous structures
According to the 'Standard for Reliability Assessment of Civil Buildings', a Grade D dilapidated house refers to one where 'the load-bearing structure can no longer meet the requirements for safe use, and the entire building is in a dangerous state, constituting a whole dilapidated building'. Due to severe structural safety issues, the risk of continued occupation of such houses significantly increases. In 2026, many places have explicitly prioritized demolition and reconstruction. For example, Yingkou, Liaoning, pointed out in its response to safety issues concerning prefabricated panel buildings that, in principle, dilapidated houses meeting the Grade D standard should be demolished and rebuilt to completely eliminate safety hazards.

Type 2: Dilapidated prefabricated panel houses in cities
These houses, built early with low design standards, generally have problems such as short service life, poor quality, and inadequate sound insulation and thermal insulation. They not only affect residents' quality of life but also do not align with the modern image of cities. The 2026 policy emphasizes that such houses need to be improved through demolition and reconstruction, and long-term rental housing with low to medium prices and small to medium sizes should be planned simultaneously, focusing on addressing the housing needs of new citizens and low-income groups facing difficulties.

Policy orientation: From 'large-scale demolition' to 'precision-based renewal'
The 'Notice on Preventing Large-scale Demolition and Construction Issues in the Implementation of Urban Renewal Actions (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)' issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development clearly requires that urban renewal should strictly control large-scale demolition, additional construction, and relocation, avoid excessive real estate development, and explore sustainable renewal models. This policy marks that China's urban renewal has entered a 'precision-based' and 'orderly' stage, with demolition and reconstruction paying more attention to standardization and scientificity, such as determining the danger level of houses through professional assessments and formulating renovation plans based on urban planning needs to ensure rational utilization of resources.