Project Profile
PDF · English · Published 9 September 2026
IDB Project BH-L1064
Sustainable Housing Opportunities for Urban Transformation
The S.H.O.U.T. Programme
Expanding access to safe, adequate and affordable housing
Building Stronger, More Resilient Communities
The general objective of the S.H.O.U.T. Programme is to improve access to adequate housing for low- to middle-income households in The Bahamas.
Increase Housing Supply
Increase the supply of adequate housing.
Improve Existing Homes
Expand access to housing-improvement solutions for the existing stock.
Strengthen Institutions
Strengthen institutional capacity and the regulatory framework for adequate housing.
US$50 million
Investment loan
BH-L1064
IDB project number
Category B
Environmental & social classification
Urban Development & Housing
Sector
Programme reach
Programme Sites & Components
Private Home Repairs Program
Housing-improvement support for eligible low- and middle-income households.
Public Rental Program
Support for safe, adequate public rental housing and stronger rental management.
Clifford Estate – Single Family
Environmental and social planning for new single-family housing at Clifford Estate.
Clifford Estate – Multifamily
Environmental and social planning for multifamily housing at Clifford Estate.
Garden Village
Housing development supported by site-specific safeguards and emergency planning.
Central Pines, Abaco
Housing development planning for Central Pines in Abaco.
Programme financing partner
S.H.O.U.T. Programme — IDB project BH-L1064. Additional information is available on the official IDB project page.
View official IDB pagePublic disclosure
Programme Documents
The following documents are published for public review in accordance with the Inter-American Development Bank’s Environmental and Social Policy Framework. Documents will remain available for a minimum of two weeks prior to public consultations.
ESA – Environmental and Social Assessment · ESMP – Environmental and Social Management Plan · SEP – Stakeholder Engagement Plan
21 documents
Environmental and Social Management System
PDF · English · Published 17 September 2026
Have your say
Public Consultations
Members of the public are invited to participate in consultations on the S.H.O.U.T. Programme. Please review the programme documents in advance.
New Providence — Pinecrest II
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
C.V. Bethel Senior High School, East St. South
New Providence — Public Rentals
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Stephen Dillet Primary School, Wulff Road
Abaco — Central Pines
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Abaco Hurricane Shelter and Community Centre, Central Pines
Grand Bahama — Garden Villas/Village
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, Freeport
Clifford Estate
To be announced
We want to hear from you
Community Grievance & Feedback Form
Submit a complaint, concern, suggestion or request for information about activities under the S.H.O.U.T. Programme. Anonymous submissions are accepted, treated confidentially, and do not affect your right to seek another legal remedy.
Your submission may relate to:
- Environmental issues
- Social issues
- Housing & Rehabilitation
- Construction activities
- Community Health & Safety
- Livelihoods
- Resettlement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Access to Information
- Other Program Activities
Privacy Notice
You may submit anonymously. Contact details are optional unless you request a response. Information is kept confidential and used only to review your submission.
Programme contact
Need more information about the S.H.O.U.T. Programme?
Ministry of Housing and Land Reform · Edwin “Smiley” Bastian Building, Thompson Boulevard, Nassau · Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM