Ministry of Housing and Land Reform

Resources

Laws, regulations, forms & guides

Search and download official housing and land reform resources.

Law
Housing Act

Chapter 199 — primary legislation governing the Housing Department, insured mortgage loans and housing programmes.

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Law
Acquisition of Land Act

Chapter 252 — legal framework and compensation procedure for the acquisition of land by Government.

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Law
Stamp Act

Chapter 370 — stamp duties applicable to conveyances, mortgages and other property instruments.

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Law
National Insurance Act

Chapter 350 — NIB contribution and benefit provisions relevant to housing eligibility.

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Regulation
Housing Regulations

Subsidiary legislation under section 26 of the Housing Act, including debt-service ratios and loan conditions.

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Policy
Minister and Public Services

Ministerial responsibilities and public service provisions relating to housing and land reform.

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Form
Housing Application Form

Apply online — the digital housing application replaces the paper form.

Apply online
Form
Lot Purchase Application Form

Apply online — the digital lot purchase application replaces the paper form.

Apply online
Guide
Citizen Guide to Conveyance

Plain-language explanation of conveyance and title transfer.

Guide
Approved Lenders List

Current list of approved lenders for government-backed mortgages.

Guide
Pre-Approved House Plans Cost Listing

Indicative costs for standard ministry house plans.

Support

Need help with housing or land services?

Our staff is available Monday through Friday to answer your questions about applications, eligibility, rentals, and land programmes.

Phone
(242) 302-5800
Email
deptofhousing@bahamas.gov.bs
Office
Edwin "Smiley" Bastian Building
Thompson Boulevard, PO Box N275
Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas