What changed
Following the catastrophic DANA floods of October 2024, Valencia's government issued an emergency decree suspending normal urban planning rules in affected municipalities to allow faster reconstruction. It enabled simplified permits for demolitions, temporary housing, repairs, and rebuilding, and waived certain land-use restrictions for recovery works. The decree was repealed on 16 April 2025 after permanent DANA reconstruction legislation (Ley 3/2025) came into force.
Who is affected
Residents, property owners, and municipalities in Valencia affected by the October 2024 DANA floods. The measures were designed to remove bureaucratic obstacles to rebuilding homes and infrastructure in the 75 most-affected municipalities.
What to look out for
→ This emergency decree has been repealed. DANA reconstruction works now proceed under the permanent Ley 3/2025. Affected residents should contact their town hall or the Generalitat Valenciana for current permits and aid programmes.
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Original law: DOGV-r-2025-90002 — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.