National Policies on Prefabricated Panel Houses

The national policies on prefabricated panel houses mainly cover aspects such as renovation goals, classified disposal, seismic reinforcement, financial support, and long-term management. Details are as follows:

I. Renovation Goals
The state has clearly proposed to renovate more than 500,000 non-complete housing units, including C- and D-grade dangerous housing and prefabricated panel houses, on state-owned land within the built-up areas of cities and county towns during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, with a focus on eliminating safety hazards in D-grade dangerous housing that has been documented. This goal aims to systematically address the safety issues of prefabricated panel houses and improve the living quality of residents.

II. Classified Disposal Paths
The policies implement differentiated disposal based primarily on the results of housing safety appraisals (A/B/C/D grades):

• A/B-grade Houses: If the main structure is safe (A grade) or individual components are dangerous but do not affect the main structure (B grade), priority is given to inclusion in old residential area renovations, covering improvement projects such as roof repairs, replacement of aging pipelines, and elevator installations.
• C-grade Dilapidated Houses: For partially dilapidated houses with remaining repair potential, repair and reinforcement measures are implemented, including wall reinforcement, floor repair, and seismic performance enhancement. The proportion of central budget investment support does not exceed 70% of the total project investment, alleviating local financial pressures.
• D-grade Dilapidated Houses: For entirely dilapidated houses, accelerated demolition and renovation are carried out to completely eliminate safety hazards and avoid collapse risks.

III. Seismic Reinforcement
For prefabricated panel houses in earthquake-prone areas, the policies require the steady promotion of seismic reinforcement work. Through measures such as structural reinforcement and connection node strengthening, the seismic capacity of houses is improved, reducing the risk of earthquake disasters.

IV. Financial Support
The policies emphasize raising funds through multiple channels, including central subsidy funds and local government special bonds, to provide financial support for eligible renovation projects for dilapidated housing. At the same time, social capital is encouraged to participate, forming a diversified investment mechanism.

V. Long-term Management
During the renovation process, long-term management mechanisms are simultaneously improved, clarifying the management responsibilities of property owners or property management companies and establishing regular inspection and maintenance systems to ensure the continued safe use of renovated houses. Additionally, the policies encourage residents to participate in renovation willingness consultations, fully respecting resident choices.

Core Logic of the Policies: Using housing safety appraisal results as the basis for disposal to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach based solely on the age of the house; through classified disposal, financial guarantees, and long-term management, achieving a transformation of prefabricated panel houses from short-term emergency relief to long-term safety.