Bahamas - Apply for Government Rental Unit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to fill an application form and submit at the New Providence and Family Islands Offices as these service is offered in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Exuma and Andros.
2. Visit the following Details Contact Link.
3. The Applicant is contacted for a second interview and contract signing once all conditions have been met and unit availability has been determined.
4. The Housing Officer will discuss the rental agreement with the applicant during the second interview.
5. The first month's rent must be paid by the Applicant before they may move in. The applicant receives the keys once the fee has been paid and the contract has been signed.
6. The tenant is responsible for maintaining the apartment's interior and paying all utility bills once the keys are handed over.
7. After that, the monthly rental fee is required and payed at the beginning of each month. If you don't pay, you could be evicted.

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Required Documents

• Proof of Bahamian citizenship (Passport/Certificate of Identity)
• Current National Insurance Card
• Verification of Income (not more than three months old)
  • Recent Pay Slip
  • A Job Letter
• A Social History Report with recommendation from the Department of Social Services

Office Locations & Contacts

The Department of Housing
Charlotte HouseCorner of Charlotte and Shirley StreetsP.O. Box N275Nassau,
New ProvidenceThe Bahamas
Tel: (242) 302-5816 or 323-3333
Fax:(242) 328–4244

Abaco Officer In ChargeDepartment of Housing
Dove PlazaMarsh HarbourAbacoThe Bahamas
Tel: (242) 367-2157
Fax:(242) 367-2150
Contact Link

Eligibility

Citizens and permanent residents of the Bahamas who are 18 years old or older. There is also a plan in place for senior individuals who are 65 years old or older and self-sufficient.

Fees

There are no charges for using this service. At the time of contract signing, however, the first month's rent is due.

Validity

There is no deadline associated with this service.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The availability of rental units determines which units are assigned.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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

Need for the Document

It is required to Bahamian citizens who face economic challenges and are unable to manage a mortgage.

Information which might help

Website Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

The Rental programme offers access to rental units for a period of three years; this rental agreement may be renewable for one additional year at a time.