Iran, Japan discuss ways to cooperate on road, housing, urban development research

TEHRAN- A meeting between representatives of the Japanese Embassy in Tehran and the Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center of Iran was held at the Research Center with the attendance of the Center's President, the First Secretary and Head of the Economic Section of the Japanese Embassy in Iran, and their accompanying delegation, aiming to enhance the level and quality of bilateral cooperation.

Over $440m attracted for National Housing Movement Scheme

TEHRAN – Iran has mobilized 220 trillion rials (around $440 million) through bank loans and applicant contributions in the Previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2025) to finance the construction of housing units in new towns under the National Housing Movement scheme, a senior official said.

Over 4,900 National Housing Movement units inaugurated in West Azarbaijan

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development inaugurated 4,980 residential units under the National Housing Movement in West Azarbaijan Province during his visit to the region.

Bank Maskan delivers 91,000 national housing units, awaits $2b capital boost

TEHRAN – Iran’s Bank Maskan (Housing Bank) has facilitated installment sales for 91,000 units under the National Housing Movement, using its financial resources, out of a total of 378,000 contracted units, the bank’s CEO said.

Over $3.5b allocated for 378,000 housing units under National Housing Movement

TEHRAN – Bank Maskan has financed the construction of 378,880 housing units under Iran’s National Housing Movement, signing contracts worth over 17.5 quadrillion rials ($3.5 billion) by March 2, 2025.

National Housing Movement loan increased

TEHRAN- Iranian transport and urban development minister announced about the increase in the amount of loan for the National Housing Movement units.

President orders financing for National Housing Movement

TEHRAN - The Deputy Minister for Housing and Construction at Iran's Ministry of Transport and Urban Development announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed banks to finance the construction of 400,000 housing units under the National Housing Movement initiative.

Over 2,000 ha of lands provided for National Housing Movement units in 100 days

TEHRAN- As announced by the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, 2,046 hectares of land have been provided for the construction of National Housing Movement units across the country in the first 100 days of the current government administration’s office.

‘Couples with children, priority for allocating affordable housing’

TEHRAN – The Director General of Tehran Province Transport and Urban Development Department Hassan Jannati says couples with children are the priority for allocation of National Housing Movement units, Hamshahrionline reported.

Over 2,330 ha of lands provided for National Housing Movement units in H1

TEHRAN- As announced by the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, 2,336.7 hectares of land have been provided for the construction of National Housing Movement units across the country in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21).

2.6m National Housing Movement units under construction in Iran

TEHRAN- As announced by Iran’s minister of transport and urban development, 2.6 million units of the National Housing Movement are currently under construction throughout the country.

UN expert: Large-scale destruction of housing in Gaza is a war crime

Israel’s widespread destruction of housing in Gaza may amount to war crimes, according to a UN expert.

48,000 ha of land allocated to National Housing Movement

TEHRAN- The head of National Land and Housing Organization of Iran said 48,000 hectares of land have been allocated to the implementation of the National Housing Movement in urban regions, IRNA reported.

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Number of National Housing Movement units exceeds 2.6m

TEHRAN- The number of National Housing Movement units has exceeded 2.6 million throughout the country, Abolfazl Norouzi, director general of the Housing Economy Office of the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, announced.

60,000 National Housing Movement units to be delivered to applicants in a week

TEHRAN – Iran’s Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash said 60,000 units of the National Housing Movement have been completed and will be handed over to the applicants in a week.

Number of National Housing Movement units exceeds 2.1m

TEHRAN- The number of National Housing Movement units has exceeded 2.1 million throughout the country, Hadi Abbasi, the deputy Transport and Urban Development Minister for the housing and construction, announced.

National Housing Movement project enjoys 80% progress in Tehran province

TEHRAN- The projects of the National Housing Movement enjoy over 80 percent progress in Tehran province, a provincial official announced.

1,000 units of National Housing Movement completed

TEHRAN - As announced by the head of the National Land and Housing Organization, 1,000 units of the National Housing Movement have been completed across the country and are ready to be handed over to applicants, Mehr News Agency reported.

232 ha of land allocated to National Housing Movement in Ilam province

TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 232 hectares of land have been allocated to the implementation of the National Housing Movement in Ilam province, in the west of Iran.

ICCIMA calls for attention to private sector in housing policies

TEHRAN – Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Hossein Selahvarzi has stressed the need for having a comprehensive roadmap and plan in the field of housing and called on the government to consider the potentials of the private sector in determining housing policies.

Nearly 1.76m affordable housing units under construction across Iran

TEHRAN - Transport and Urbana Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash announced that 1.759 million units of the National Housing Movement plan are under construction across the country.