Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a housing relaunch plan aiming to build 2 million homes by 2030, or 400,000 per year. This marks a doctrinal shift after three years of inaction amid France's housing crisis. The announcement came from Rosny-sous-Bois in Seine-Saint-Denis, highlighting the urgency of the issue for French citizens.
On Friday, January 23, the French government unveiled an ambitious plan to revive housing construction, addressing a crisis that weighs heavily on citizens' concerns. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu set the target of 2 million homes by 2030, at 400,000 per year, during a visit to Rosny-sous-Bois in Seine-Saint-Denis.
This announcement follows over three years of declining construction, endless waitlists for social housing, and shortages in the private rental market. Lecornu described housing as « one of the top concerns of the French » and one of the « major urgencies in the country » that cannot wait for the 2027 presidential debate.
The event occurred shortly after the prime minister overcame two censure motions related to using Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget. To emphasize the mobilization's importance, Lecornu was joined by five ministers: Vincent Jeanbrun, in charge of housing; Roland Lescure, economy and finance; Françoise Gatel, territorial planning and decentralization; Serge Papin, small and medium enterprises; and Maud Bregeon, government spokesperson.
The plan aims to reverse the trend and restore confidence in the building sector, which has long awaited such a shift.
