Mexico real estate—construction cranes, zoning votes, rising rents, and short-term rentals—shapes how people live. This page tracks development plans, permits, housing data, and neighborhood change. We explain uso de suelo, condo bylaws, and the policies behind affordability and displacement concerns. You’ll find reporting on major projects and smaller fights over height, setbacks, and services—plus explainers on tenant rights and how STR rules differ by city.

What drives development

Land use (uso de suelo), permits, infrastructure capacity, and financing. Condo bylaws and city plans decide what can be built and where.

How to verify what’s allowed

Start with your uso de suelo and project permit history at city hall. Check condo regulations for rental rules and building standards. For short-term rentals, confirm municipal or state requirements.

What to watch in housing

Rent levels, vacancy, new-build deliveries, and STR density. Big projects can shift prices and services; small changes add up block by block.

Reader takeaway

Rules are local. Before buying or renting, verify land use and building bylaws in writing.