In accordance with the Housing Act, all persons wishing to build for the Ministry of the Environment and Housing must be approved by the Minister responsible for Housing.  To become an approved builder, builders/contractors must apply to the Department of Housing for an Approved Builder Status Certificate.  

Once approved, a builder must comply with the Regulations in the Housing Act, Chapter 199.    Please follow the links below for additional information.

Contractors or Builders who are Bahamian citizens or permanent residents.

1. Interested persons must fill out the Application for Approved Builders Status form.
2. Submit application form, along with all relevant documents in support of your application to any of the offices listed below.
3. Once all required documents are submitted, the application is reviewed and a site inspection is scheduled with a field officer. Note: The Applicant must be present for the site inspection.
4. On the day of the inspection, the inspector will assess the quality of the builder’s work.
5. If the quality of work is deemed acceptable, the applicant will be issued with an acceptance letter and an Approved Builder Status Certificate. If unsuccessful, the applicant will be issued a letter informing him / her of such.  

• Application to become an Approved Builder under the Housing Act Chp. 199

• 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
• 3 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

There are no fees associated with this service.  Subject to the Housing Act, changes to the fee may be made at the discretion of The Minister responsible for Housing.

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