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Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

NHT Preserves Country’s Historical Sites

The National Housing Trust (NHT) remains dedicated to preserving the country’s historical and cultural heritage, while undertaking new housing developments across the island, says Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, Brian Saunders.

NHT Implements Reimbursement System In Developers Programme

Senior General Manager for Construction and Development, National Housing Trust (NHT), Brian Saunders, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on March 25.

NHT Wants to Partner with More Housing Developers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left); and Director of the Kind Hearts Foundation, Jackie Stewart Lechler (left), joins Althea Brown Maylor (second left), in cutting the ribbon to her new home in Rocky Point, Clarendon, during the official handover ceremony on Thursday (March 20). Also sharing the moment are Marketing Development and Public Relations Manager, Food For the Poor (FFP) Jamaica, Marsha Burrell-Rose (back) and representatives of Kind Hearts Foundation. The Kind Hearts Foundation has partnered with FFP to build eight houses in three major fishing districts in Clarendon to benefit persons impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

PHOTOS: New Home For Clarendon Hurricane Beryl Victim

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

NHT to Commence More Than 19,575 Solutions Over Next Two Years

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscores a point during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

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NHT Revamping Financing Framework to Enhance Developer Payment Flexibility

The National Housing Trust (NHT) financing framework programme is being revamped as part of efforts to enhance flexibility in the release of payment advances to developers. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while providing an update on NHT initiatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “In...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

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NHT to Partner with Owners of Small Parcels of Land

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is looking to partner with owners of small parcels of land under the Small Development Partnership Programme, as part of efforts to resuscitate communities that are suffering from urban blight. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on...

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NHT to Build New Park in Mandeville

A new park will be developed in Mandeville, Manchester, by the National Housing Trust (NHT) to commemorate its 50th anniversary. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 20. “Recognising the profound impact of Emancipation Park (Kingston) and Harmony Park (St....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

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NHT to Expand Scope of Home Grants

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will be expanding the scope of home grants and its targeted institutional loan programme, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. Dr. Holness provided the update while making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20. He said the maximum qualifying income for home grants...

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NHT Reduces Deposit Requirement on Open Market Loans for Contributors Earning Less Than $30,000 Weekly

For National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors earning less than $30,000 weekly, the deposit requirement on open market loans will be reduced to two per cent, if the housing solution being acquired is priced at or below $14 million. The initiative will commence on July 1, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while outlining a...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

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PM Announces Increases in NHT Loan Limits

Effective July 1, 2025, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will raise the loan limit for individual borrowers to $9 million, up from $7.5 million. For two co-applicants, the combined maximum loan limit will be increased from $15 million to $17 million, and for three co-applicants, it will move to $23 million from $21 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....

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HAJ to Significantly Increase Production in 2025/26

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) will be significantly increasing housing production and improve the affordability of housing units, in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The agency will also focus on upgrading infrastructure in marginalised communities and increase the issuance of certificates of title. This is contained in the 2025/26 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the...