: Hire specialized inspectors to evaluate structural integrity against future storms.

Comparing for resilient versus standard homes?

: Hurricane exposure has led to rising premiums and stricter underwriting for wind and flood coverage.

: As of late 2025, an estimated 257,625 housing units remain vacant or deteriorated.

: As of January 1, 2026, new applicants to the Individual Investor program face a 4% tax on capital gains, interest, and dividends (previously 0%).

Following major hurricanes like Maria and Fiona, Puerto Rico’s housing sector faced a "super-storm" of economic collapse and physical destruction.

: Despite declining sales volume, property values have spiked. By early 2025, median sales prices in some sectors increased by over 70% year-over-year.

Puerto Rico recently updated its laws to encourage investment and formalize the market: