The mandate of the minister responsible for housing is the encouragement of home ownership by persons of low to moderate incomes. To this end, the Department of Housing sells government lots to qualifying persons to facilitate the need for affordable land purchases.
Eligibility
Bahamian citizens and residents who are 18 years of age or older.
Process
- The applicant must fill out the Application for Land Form. Family Island residents may collect an application form from the Local Administrator’s Office. Grand Bahama and Abaco residents may collect applications from the Department of Housing Office on those islands. Office locations are listed below. Alternatively, a form may be downloaded from this site using the link below.
- Once completed, the applicant must submit the form along with all supporting documents in person at the locations listed below.
- The Ministry of Housing will review the application and will also send an acknowledgement letter to the applicant.
- Due to the high demand for housing in The Bahamas, land is often oversubscribed; what this means is that there are more applications than there are lots of land. In this case a letter will be issued to the applicant to this effect.
- If the applicant meets the requirement and a lot becomes available, a letter of offer is issued to the applicant.
Application Form(s)
Application for Land
Supporting Documents
- Proof of Bahamian Status (Passport / Certificate of Identity)
- Current National Insurance Card
- Recent Pay slip
- Current Job Letter
Turn-around Time
This varies as land is assigned based on availability.
Deadline Date
There is no deadline associated with this service.
Fee(s)
There are no fees associated with this service.
For More Information
Please contact any of the offices listed below, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
New Providence
Department of Housing
Charlotte House
Corner of Charlotte and Shirley Streets
PO Box N275
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 302-5816 or (242) 323-3333
Fax: (242) 328–4244
Grand Bahama
Government Office Complex
The Mall Drive
PO Box F43774
Freeport, Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 352-3630 / (242) 352-3893
Fax: (242) 352–9244
Abaco
Dove Plaza
Marsh Harbour
Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 367-2157
Fax: (242) 367-2150