The government has unveiled two new models of low-income houses specifically aimed that at those lower income residents who incomes are still below the threshold required by most financial institutions.
The announcement was made by Housing Minister Maria Browne during her contribution to the debate on the National Budget 2026 for Antigua and Barbuda.
“We heard the cries from many of those who are affected by this dilemma; they are not indigent enough to qualify for the HAPPI programme and yet not making a big enough salary to qualify for a loan at most financial institution for the already subsidized homes that we have had on the market. So, that being the case, today, I am happy to announce that the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA) has launched two new model homes that will become available immediately,” she revealed.
The minister said the new models capture the income bracket that hitherto found itself in a squeeze. The first model will sell for $131,500.00 and is called the Argenta with two bedrooms 2 bathrooms featuring modern, climate-resistance design.
The second model is called the St George. It will sell for $117,100.00 and it features two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
“You are looking at a home that can be passed on from generation to generation,” Minister Browne indicated.
Both model homes use modular construction. This means that families may carry out extensions as their income levels rise and their economic situation improves.
The homes will be built at several locations including Stadium Heights, Belmont, Table Hill Gordon, Willikies and Louis Hill in Barbuda. Seventy homes have been earmarked in the first phase of this new development.
