• Minor House Repairs
    The Ministry of the Environment and Housing offers relief to those homeowners who have a need to repair
    their structures and who are unable to do so as a result of financial inability.
  • Conveyance
    Conveyance
    Conveyance refers to the documentation of the transfer of ownership of land from one party to another.
    During conveyance exercises, the Minister responsible for Housing transfers to purchasers the title to properties that were sold by him or her.
  • Conveyance
    Transfer of Ownership
    Conveyance refers to the documentation of the transfer of ownership
    of land from one party to another.

Apply for Government Housing

Get assistance and apply for affordable housing projects offered by the Ministry.

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Home Ownership & Conveyance

Transfer ownership and understand conveyance processes to secure your homeownership.

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Apply for Government Lot Purchase

Explore available lots and apply for residential or commercial land in government subdivisions.

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Housing Emergency Assistance

+(012) 345 6789

Contact us for urgent housing needs or emergency repairs assistance.

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Featured Services

We encourage home ownership and provide housing support for individuals of low to moderate incomes through various services.

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Application for Government Guaranteed Loan

The mandate of the Minister responsible for Housing is the encouragement of home ownership by persons of low to moderate incomes.

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Application for Approved Builder Status

In accordance with the Housing Act, all persons wishing to build for the Ministry of the Environment and Housing must be approved by the Minister responsible for Housing.

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Request for Repairs to a Government House

From time to time, homeowners of newly constructed government homes may find defects with the house.

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Objectives of the Ministry

Provide affordable housing

Help Bahamian families by supporting initiatives that reduce living costs, including education, healthcare, and daily expenses.

Provide rental properties to citizen

Contribute to providing much-needed resources and services to Bahamians, especially in underserved communities.

Repair damaged buildings

Support projects that expand access to employment, entrepreneurship, and education for Bahamians to create long-term economic growth.

Provide support for underserved communities

Get involved in community-based programs aimed at empowering local people through education, skills training, and leadership development.

Notices

Acquisition of Land Act

Government

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Housing Regulations

Government

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Housing Act

Government

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Stamp Act

Government

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National Insurance Board Act

Government

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal

Edwin “Smiley” Bastian Building

Thompson Boulevard

PO Box N275

Nassau, New Providence

The Bahamas

Tel. (242) 302-5800/16

Contact The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

Edwin “Smiley” Bastian Building
JEFFREY CLARKE (CHIEF HOUSING OFFICER), PO Box N275
Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

Tel: (242) 302-5800
Fax: 242-323-3737
Email: deptofhousing@bahamas.gov.bs