CABINET NOTES: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has taken another significant step toward empowering citizens through land ownership with the release of 50 acres of land in the MacPond area of All Saints under its expanded Land Empowerment Programme.
The lands, recently transferred to the Crown from the House Antigua project, are now being made available for purchase through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA). This initiative forms part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to increasing access to affordable land and housing for Antiguans and Barbudans.
The Land Empowerment Programme was specifically designed to provide opportunities for low- and middle-income earners, particularly first-time landowners, to access residential plots at affordable rates, thereby promoting social mobility and economic inclusion.
Under this latest initiative:
35 acres have been made available for immediate sale as residential house plots.
Plots will average approximately 6,000 square feet and are priced at $3 per square foot.
Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to purchase land over a 10-year period, with monthly payments starting as low as $175, making homeownership more accessible than ever before.In addition, the Government has taken steps to regularize land tenure for long-standing occupants in the area:
The remaining 15 acres, currently occupied by residents, will be made available at a highly concessional rate of $1 per square foot.
This special provision applies to individuals who have occupied the lands for more than 20 years, ensuring security of tenure and recognizing longstanding community ties.
This initiative aligns with broader national housing and land development strategies being implemented through CHAPA, including the construction of affordable homes and the redevelopment of lands into serviced residential communities. These programmes are part of a wider effort to expand access to housing, strengthen communities, and support sustainable national development.
The Government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that every Antiguan and Barbudan has a fair opportunity to own land and build a home. By making land more affordable and accessible, the administration continues to invest in people, communities, and the long-term prosperity of the nation.
Interested persons are encouraged to apply through CHAPA and take advantage of this opportunity to secure a place in one of the country’s newest and most promising residential developments.