Etablissement Public Foncier et d'Aménagement de Mayotte in the news

An emergency law in Mayotte empowers EPFAM to lead reconstruction with eased land expropriation and procurement rules, tax incentives for donors, and employment support measures.

A law for Mayotte establishes a new land agency, simplifies reconstruction rules, introduces zero-interest loans for housing repairs, and plans further development legislation.

A bill was introduced to speed up Mayotte's reconstruction after cyclone Chido, easing urban planning rules and expanding EPFAM's role, but it lacks measures against slums.

Mayotte plans to establish an urban planning agency soon to support long-term solutions for land and housing challenges.

Four months after cyclone Chido, Mayotte faces slow reconstruction due to funding, coordination, and material shortages, leaving many residents displaced and projects stalled.

Mayotte is replacing tin shacks with affordable, safe, and partially self-built homes for low-income families, reducing costs by involving residents in construction.

The French National Assembly adopted an emergency law to accelerate Mayotte's reconstruction, including creating a public body integrating EPFAM's missions and adapting urban planning and procurement rules.

France presented an emergency reconstruction bill for Mayotte to expedite rebuilding after cyclone Chido, including urban planning exemptions and a dedicated operator absorbing EPFAM.

The French government established a public land and development agency in Mayotte to manage land resources and modernize local laws.

The RN outlines a comprehensive plan to modernize and develop Mayotte post-cyclone, focusing on infrastructure, security, and migration control.

Epfam is campaigning to ensure agricultural land sales in Mayotte follow legal procedures to protect land use and prevent speculative informal transactions.

The emergency law for Mayotte establishes a new land agency, simplifies reconstruction rules, introduces zero-interest loans for residents, and plans further development legislation.

EPFAM and Art.Terre promote compressed earth bricks as a sustainable construction method in Mayotte, establishing a research center and aiming to integrate this eco-friendly material into local development projects.

Mayotte is implementing EPFAM to manage land acquisition and urban development, focusing on negotiation and tailored solutions to address illegal housing and infrastructure needs.

A Senate roundtable in Mayotte discussed challenges in agricultural land access, including illegal occupation, land fragmentation, aging farmers, and environmental issues, aiming to improve professional farming and food self-sufficiency.

Two ordinances were issued to accelerate Mayotte's reconstruction after cyclone damage by transforming Epfam into a stronger coordinating body and allowing temporary construction norm exemptions.

Mayotte's land management involves multiple institutions like the Cuf for property regularization, Epfam for land development, and the Conseil départemental as main landowner, addressing complex land ownership and urban planning issues.

Severe cyclones damaged Mayotte in late 2024 and early 2025, prompting French government emergency laws and plans for reconstruction, but recovery projects are still delayed.

An emergency law was proposed to coordinate and finance urgent reconstruction and social support in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido's severe damage in December 2024.

The French government proposed an emergency law to rapidly rebuild Mayotte after cyclone Chido, easing land and construction rules but without specific anti-slum measures.