Apply In-Person

1. The applicant has to submit an application form to the Department of Housing.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details: Link.
3. The applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Department of Housing along with the corresponding Fee.
6. The application is examined after all required documents are provided, and a site visit with a field officer is planned. The Applicant must be present during the site visit.
7. The inspector will analyse the quality of the builder's work on the day of the inspection.
8. If the applicant's work is considered acceptable, an acceptance letter and an Approved Builder Status Certificate will be issued.
9. If the application is unsuccessful, a letter will be sent to him or her advising him or her of the outcome.
   

• Proof of Nationality (Passport or voters card)
• Current National Insurance Certificate
• Copy of national insurance board compliance letter
• Up-to-date Business License
• Grand Bahama Port Authority Business Licence (For Freeport Application)
• Reference from the Family Island Administrator or Department of Public Works Area Engineer (for Family islands)
• A reference letter and photos of the last building constructed and completed, preferably 2 of the completed building & 1 of the building under construction
• Credit/Bank Reference
• Credit/Sales References from Building Suppliers
• Three Personal References (persons who would be willing to comment on your capability as a builder)
• A reference from the area engineer (Ministry of Works and Transport)
• Reference from the town planning office
  

The following offices between the hours of 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
P.O. Box N275
Nassau,
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-5816 or 323-3333
Fax.(242) 328-4244

Grand Bahama
Government Office Complex
The Mall Drive
P.O. Box F43774
Freeport,
Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 352-3630 / 3893
Fax.(242) 352–9244

Abaco
Officer In Charge
Department of Housing
Dove Plaza
Marsh Harbour
Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 367-2157
Fax.(242) 367-2150
Contact Address Details Link
Family Island Contact Details Link

Bahamian citizens or permanent residents who are contractors or builders.

There are no charges for using this service. Changes to the fee may be made at the discretion of the Minister responsible for Housing, subject to the Housing Act.

There is no deadline associated with this service.

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It takes two to four weeks to receive an Approved Builders Status Certificate.

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• P.O. Box
• Telephone No
• Date of Birth
• Business
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