To facilitate the need for affordable land, the Minister responsible for Housing  sells commercial lots to qualifying persons.

Bahamian citizens and residents who are 18 years of age or older.

1. The applicant must fill out the Application for Land Form. Family Island residents may collect an application form from the Local Administrator’s Office.  Grand Bahama and Abaco residents may collect applications from the Department of Housing Office on those islands. Offices locations are listed below.  Alternatively, a form may be downloaded from this site using the link below.  
2. The applicant must also provide prospectus for land use, timeline for development and proposed investment, and impact on the community.
3. Applicants in New Providence, Grand Bahama, and Abaco must complete the Application for Land form in person and submit them to the relevant office, along with all supporting documents.
4. All Other family Island applicants must submit their application through the Family Island Administrator Officer who will forward the application to New Providence to be processed.
5. The Ministry of Housing will review the application and will also send an acknowledgement letter to the applicant.
6. Due to the high demand for housing in The Bahamas, land is often oversubscribed.  This means that there are more applications than there are lots available.  In this case, a letter will be issued to the applicant to this effect.
7. If the applicant meets the requirement and a lot becomes available, the Department of Housing will contact the applicant by phone to inform them of the availability.  A letter of offer is also issued to the applicant.
8. The letter of offer states the location, cost of the property, deposit required, and payment deadline.
9. If the applicant does not pay by the required deadline or request an extension, the Department of Housing will issue a rescind letter and offer the property to another applicant on the list.

• Ministry of Housing – Application for Land Form

• Proof of Bahamian citizenship (Passport/Certificate of Identity)
• Current National Insurance Card
• Valid Business Licence
• Proposal – Plan for development and Project schedule

There are no fees associated with this service.

Any of the offices listed below 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