Apply In-Person
Sale by Owner:

1. The home owner, or an attorney acting on his behalf, must write to the Minister of the Environment and Housing, a letter requesting authorization to sell the residence.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details Link.
3. A cause for the sale should be included in the letter, such as relocation, a change in marital status, or the possibility of losing the property through foreclosure.
4. The owner may offer a buyer and a selling price to the ministry. If the home owner does not have a buyer lined up, the Ministry of the Environment and Housing can help.
5. A Housing Officer interviews the prospective buyer to ensure that the property would be occupied by the owner. The selling of a property for commercial purposes will be prohibited by the Minister.
6. The owner is advised in writing that he or she may proceed to sell to the identified party at the approved selling price once approval has been given.

Foreclosure:

1. In the event of a mortgage foreclosure due to non-payment, the lending institution must seek permission from the Minister to enforce the provisions of the mortgage agreement.
2. A possible buyer and a proposed selling price must be provided to the Minister by the bank.
3. A Housing Officer interviews the prospective buyer to ensure that the home would be occupied by the owner. The Minister will not allow a property to be sold for commercial purposes.
4. The bank is advised in writing that they may proceed to sell to the named party at the approved selling price after approval is given.
   

• Proof of Bahamian citizenship (passport)
• National Insurance card
• Verification of income (recent pay slip, job letter, affidavit)
  

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

AbacoOfficer
In ChargeDepartment of Housing
Dove Plaza
Marsh Harbour
Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 367-2157
Fax:242) 367-2150
Contact Link

Any person who has owned a government house for fewer than 21 years and is a Bahamas citizen or permanent resident.

If the home is mortgaged, the owner will be notified of any outstanding mortgage requirements that must be met before the house is sold.

There is no deadline associated with this service.

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Within one month, if all requirements are met, the party will receive a final determination.

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

It is required for Re-sale of a government house.

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