Resources

Laws, regulations, forms & guides

Search and download official housing and land reform resources.

Law
Housing Act

Primary legislation governing housing programmes.

Law
Acquisition of Land Act

Legal framework for land acquisition by Government.

Law
Stamp Act

Stamp duties applicable to property transactions.

Law
National Insurance Board Act

NIB provisions relevant to housing eligibility.

Regulation
Housing Regulations

Operational rules supporting the Housing Act.

Policy
Policies & Procedures

Internal policies governing ministry programmes.

Form
Housing Application Form

Downloadable PDF version of the housing application.

Form
Lot Purchase Application Form

Downloadable PDF version of the lot application.

Form
Repair Assistance Form

Downloadable PDF version of the repair assistance application.

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, repairs, 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