Department of Housing and Community Renewable Provides Essential Assistance to Homeowners Across the Turks and Caicos Islands

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 18 December 2024: The Department of Housing and Community Renewal (HRC), within the Office of the Deputy Premier and Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development, is proud to announce significant progress in providing necessary assistance to homeowners through its Housing Programme 2: Home Improvement for Existing Homeowners throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

To date, three hundred and thirty-three (333) applications have been processed and subdivided into twelve (12) batches to ensure a streamlined and efficient system for delivering support. Our teams are diligently working to provide the needed assistance to applicants, and the following updates outline our achievements and ongoing efforts.

Batch One Progress

• Thirty-seven (37) projects have been awarded, totaling $1,414,312.72.
• Island-specific breakdown of awarded contracts:
  • Grand Turk: 11 projects
  • Providenciales: 5 projects
  • South Caicos: 8 projects
  • Salt Cay: 3 projects
  • North Caicos: 8 projects
  • Middle Caicos: 2 projects
• Completed Projects: Several homes have been completed across the Islands, amounting to a total cost of $359,884.18.
  Recipients have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the quality of work and support received from the Housing and Community Renewal Department (HCRD).

Upcoming Projects

• January 2025 Commencement:
  • 7 projects in South Caicos
  • 2 projects in Middle Caicos
  • 8 projects in progress with anticipated completion in January 2025

Efficient Processes and Evaluations

As a newly established department, we acknowledge the challenges associated with the application and execution processes. However, the Housing and Community Renewal Department has implemented measures to address these effectively:

• A framework of qualified contractors has been developed to streamline evaluations, ensuring a faster award process.
• All applicants undergo thorough evaluation using an in-house grading scheme, considering the specifics of their requests and detailed site inspections conducted by the HCRD team. Final recommendations are then submitted to the housing committee for approval.
• Once approved, contracts are typically awarded within three weeks.
• All projects are carefully monitored by the HCRD Project Management Unit to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet the satisfaction of the homeowners

Batch Two Inspections Underway

Inspections for batch two applicants have commenced:

• Providenciales and South Caicos inspections are complete.
• Inspections for the remaining islands will resume in the new year.

Inquiries and Support

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Housing and Community Renewal Department (HCRD) at (649)338-2220 or housing@gov.tc to inquire about the status of their applications or to determine their batch allocation.

The Housing and Community Renewal Department remains committed to providing equitable, efficient, and impactful support to homeowners, ensuring that housing assistance continues to meet the needs of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.