Making Development Happen for the People of Jamaica
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) was established on March 21st, 1968 to drive sustainable urban and rural development across Jamaica. As the Government’s principal urban development agency, the UDC integrates public sector authority and resources with private sector expertise and innovation to execute large-scale development projects.
Since its inception, the UDC has played a pivotal role in transforming Jamaica’s key urban centres and strategic rural towns while preserving the natural environment, cultural heritage, and economic potential. The Corporation’s mandate includes planning, coordinating, and implementing development initiatives that enhance infrastructure, stimulate investment, and improve the quality of life for Jamaicans.
The UDC also administers the Tax Incentive Programme (TIP) for Urban Renewal, which encourages investment in revitalising historic centres and redeveloping blighted areas. This initiative fosters economic growth by providing incentives for private sector participation in urban renewal efforts.
Currently, the UDC is focused on development initiatives in Kingston and Port Royal, Caymanas (St. Catherine), Ocho Rios (St. Ann), Falmouth (Trelawny), and Montego Bay (St. James). Through strategic planning and execution, the Corporation remains committed to shaping Jamaica’s urban landscape and promoting sustainable growth in project and infrastructural development., real estate] management, attractions management and utilities administration.