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Urban Renewal in Israel: Pinui Binui & TAMA 38 Explained Simply
Urban renewal in Israel is about improving old buildings and neighborhoods to make them safer, more modern, and better suited for today’s needs. Two main programs help with this: TAMA 38 and Pinui Binui.
TAMA 38 – Strengthening or Rebuilding Individual Buildings
TAMA 38 was created to protect buildings from earthquakes. It applies to buildings built before 1980 that don’t meet today’s safety standards. Important: TAMA 38 is being phased out. The national plan stopped accepting new building-permit applications in most areas on 29 August 2024; a limited group of municipalities had it extended only until 18 May 2026 (or until their replacement plan is approved, whichever is earlier). Many cities are now running urban renewal through local replacement plans and Pinui Binui instead. Instead of making homeowners pay for upgrades, developers do the work in exchange for permission to build and sell extra apartments.
There are two types of TAMA 38 projects (note the program’s current status — see Does TAMA 38 Still Exist in Israel?):
1. TAMA 38/1 – Strengthening an Existing Building
- The old building remains, but it gets reinforced to withstand earthquakes.
- Apartments may be expanded, often adding saferooms (“mamad”), balconies, elevators, and sometimes parking spaces.
- Residents stay in their apartments during construction, which can be noisy and inconvenient.
2. TAMA 38/2 – Demolish and Rebuild
- The entire building is demolished and a new one is built in its place.
- The new building is usually taller and includes more apartments.
- Residents move out temporarily, with housing paid for by the developer, and return when the new building is finished.
Pinui Binui – Rebuilding Whole Neighborhoods
Pinui Binui (which means “Evacuation and Reconstruction”) is a bigger version of urban renewal. Instead of improving one building at a time, entire streets or neighborhoods are demolished and rebuilt from scratch.
- Everyone moves out while construction happens. The developer pays for their temporary housing.
- Larger, modern buildings replace the old ones, with better infrastructure, green spaces, and public services.
- Residents return to brand-new apartments, often bigger than their old ones.
This process takes longer than TAMA 38 because it requires approvals and major city planning, but it transforms entire areas, making them more modern and valuable.
The Difference Between TAMA 38 & Pinui Binui
| Feature | TAMA 38 | Pinui Binui |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | One building | Entire neighborhood |
| Resident Stays? | Sometimes (TAMA 38/1) | No, all residents move out |
| What Happens? | Strengthening or rebuilding | Full demolition & reconstruction |
| Time Required | A few years | Longer process |
| End Result | Safer, improved building | Brand-new buildings & infrastructure |
Both programs help renew Israeli cities, improve safety, and raise property values. Whether a building gets TAMA 38 or Pinui Binui depends on its location, condition, and city planning.
