New Social Housing Programme – MEGJC: Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation

The New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) was established in 2018 by the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation, as the housing component of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme.

The Programme was developed to improve the housing condition of the country’s poor and disadvantaged population by providing quality, affordable and sustainable housing.

The Programme is being implemented through the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) with the HOPE unit providing administrative and technical support being.

In order to maximize its effectiveness, the NSHP has been divided into three (3) implementation modalities:

The provision of indigent housing – The benefits will be equitably distributed across all 63 constituencies, with each constituency receiving five (5) units per annum. Approximately 315 housing units per annum will be constructed under this modality.
Relocation of vulnerable communities – Persons whose lives are in imminent danger will be given priority attention.
The Upgrading of Tenements (‘Big Yards’) – One (1) such project will be undertaken per constituency.

The NSHP is implemented under the Housing Act and is governed by key pieces of legislative instruments and policies to include:

The Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act
The Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act
Government of Jamaica Procurement Guidelines
The Building Regulations for the respective municipalities
Local Improvements (Community Amenities) (LICA) Act

Click the tab below to view completed projects under the NSHP.

165 Housing Solutions have been completed and delivered under the New Social Housing Programme. Projects have been completed in 50 of the 63 Constituencies. Over 620 Jamaicans have benefitted from the NHSP.

Documentation Required for Applications

Properly completed application form
A supporting letter from a Member of Parliament, Justice of the Peace or Minister of Religion
Copy of official identification (Drivers Licence, Passport, Voters ID) and TRN Card
For fire victims, a copy of the official report from the Jamaica Fire Brigade
For victims of natural disasters, a report from the relevant Municipality’s Disaster Management Committee
Proof of ownership of permission to occupy the land (where lands are being leased, the lease period should not be less than 5 years)

(All copies of documents must be certified by a Justice of The Peace)