What is squatting?
Squatting is a term often used to refer to persons occupying State or other lands illegally. It may also refer to the occupation of land, abandoned buildings or any space, occupied by a person who has no permission.
Read moreHow is someone selected for a home?
Once the HDC identifies a housing development that is almost near completion, a computerized, modified selection draw is conducted. Every application has an equal opportunity of being selected during this process. (Salary range of the applicant(s), number of housing units available and, cost of units are just some of the weights used to determine the
Read moreWho can apply for a New Home Mortgage?
Any resident citizen of Trinidad and Tobago who: Is 21 years and over; Does not wholly or partly own a house or residential property; Earns no more than $25,000.00 per month.
Read moreWhat happens after the application has been received?
Information from the completed application form is entered into the Ministry’s database; Applicants then receive a reference number, username and password. The reference number identifies the applicant(s) on the database. (The username and password allow applicant(s) to login to their account to view and/or make changes to their application information as and when necessary.) The
Read moreHow can someone apply for a Government-subsidised house?
Application forms can be obtained from any office of the Housing Development Corporation or the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development; Application forms must be completed and submitted to any office of the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC); or, Online at www.housing.gov.tt
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