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RCS 32

“Para ordenar al Departamento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico a realizar un inventario y depuración de solares y fincas vacantes, con usufructo en abandono, sin propiedades enclavadas y con propiedades enclavadas, así como su digitalización para garantizar acceso a empleados gubernamentales y al público en general.”

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico must audit, inventory, and digitize all vacant land and abandoned property data, making records publicly accessible online.

Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara
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Bill Summary · RCS 32

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCS 32 requires Puerto Rico's Department of Housing to conduct a comprehensive inventory and audit of vacant land parcels and properties, including those with abandoned usufruct rights, properties with enclaves, and properties that are enclaved. The bill mandates digitizing this data and making it accessible to government employees and the general public.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico has significant challenges with abandoned and vacant properties that complicate urban planning, tax collection, and economic development. Creating a centralized, digital inventory would improve government transparency, enable better policy decisions about land use, and potentially facilitate property recovery or redevelopment efforts. Public access to this data could help citizens identify opportunities for investment or community projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource costs: Conducting a comprehensive audit and digitization of potentially thousands of properties requires significant government funding and personnel, which may be controversial during budget constraints
  • Property owner privacy concerns: Making detailed property information publicly accessible could raise privacy issues for some owners, particularly regarding usufruct status or enclave situations
  • Implementation timeline: The bill doesn't specify deadlines for completion, which could lead to indefinite delays or disputes over progress benchmarks
  • Definition clarity: Terms like "usufruct in abandonment" and "enclaved properties" may require precise legal definitions to avoid administrative disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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