Serving Bahamian communities through housing & land reform
Overview
The Ministry of Housing and Land Reform is the lead Government body responsible for the delivery of housing programmes, the administration of Crown land allocations, and the ongoing modernisation of land policy across The Bahamas. We work alongside ministries, lenders, builders, and community partners to ensure that more Bahamians can access safe, affordable, and dignified housing.
Mission
To expand affordable homeownership and secure access to land for Bahamian citizens through transparent, accountable, and citizen-centred public service.
Vision
A Bahamas where every family has a clear pathway to a safe home, fair land access, and the opportunity to participate in the long-term prosperity of their community.
Leadership
Meet our Senior Officials
The Hon. Keith Ricardo Bell, MP
Minister of Housing & Land Reform
Mr. Reginald Saunders
Permanent Secretary
Two decades of housing leadership
The Ministry's portfolio and name have evolved across administrations — from Housing & National Insurance to Environment & Housing, and today Housing & Land Reform — but its mission has remained constant: expanding access to safe, affordable homes for Bahamian families.
- 2002 – 2007PLP
Hon. Shane Gibson
Housing & National Insurance · PM Perry G. Christie (1st term)Expanded the government's affordable housing subdivision programme across New Providence and the Family Islands.
BFSB — 2002 Cabinet Announcement ↗ - 2007 – 2011FNM
Hon. A. Kenneth Russell
Housing & National Insurance · PM Hubert Ingraham (2nd term)Launched the Pride Estates III subdivision and led government housing tours demonstrating new construction output.
BFSB — 2007 Cabinet Announcement ↗ - 2017 – 2021FNM
Hon. Romauld S. Ferreira
Environment & Housing · PM Dr. Hubert MinnisOversaw housing relief following Hurricane Dorian (2019) and led the combined Environment & Housing portfolio through the COVID-19 period.
Bahamas Embassy DC — 2017 Cabinet Sworn In ↗ - Oct 2021 – Sept 2023PLP
Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis
Housing & Transport · PM Philip "Brave" DavisReactivated the Department of Housing's subdivision pipeline and opened the Pinecrest Subdivision (May 2022) — the first new government housing subdivision under the Davis administration.
The Tribune — Pinecrest Subdivision opening ↗ - Sept 2023 – PresentPLP
Hon. Keith Ricardo Bell
Housing & Land Reform · PM Philip "Brave" DavisLeads the Renaissance at Carmichael ($20M, 200-home) development and the Sir Lynden Pindling Estates rent-to-own programme; championed the establishment of the Urban Renewal Authority.
bahamas.gov.bs — Ministry profile ↗
Homes delivered under the current administration
Documented delivery milestones since September 2021. Figures are project-specific and sourced from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry, and Bahamian news outlets.
Pinecrest Subdivision opens
First new government housing subdivision delivered under the Davis administration.
The Tribune (27 May 2022) ↗First keys — Renaissance at Carmichael
Inaugural Key Presentation Ceremony at Renaissance at Carmichael Village, Phase 1.
Office of the Prime Minister ↗200 homes under construction — $20M
PM Davis announced 200 new affordable homes under construction at Renaissance at Carmichael, a $20 million investment.
Bahamas Chronicle (13 Jan 2024) ↗70+ homes constructed (cumulative)
Minister Bell publicly stated that the government had constructed in excess of 70 homes to date.
OurNews ↗Sir Lynden Pindling Estates — rent-to-own
Key Presentation Ceremony for the new rent-to-own homeownership pathway aimed at lower-income Bahamians.
Office of the Prime Minister ↗12 homes delivered in Abaco
Six homes in Central Pines and six in Spring City handed over as part of Hurricane Dorian recovery.
Office of the Prime Minister ↗Note: A single consolidated government-wide total has not been published in one official document. The largest announced pipeline is the 200-home Renaissance at Carmichael development ($20M). Completed and delivered homes through early 2025 are consistent with Minister Bell's "in excess of 70" public statement.
Support
Need help with housing or land services?
Our staff is available Monday through Friday to answer your questions about applications, eligibility, repairs, and land programmes.
Thompson Boulevard, PO Box N275
Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas