New Mabaruma Housing Office to be ready by 1st quarter of 2026 – Housing Ministry

– as residents engage Minister, receive cement and steel vouchers in targeted housing outreach

Residents of Mabaruma and nearby communities will soon enjoy improved access to essential Government services, as the new Mabaruma Housing Office is on pace to become fully operational by the first quarter of 2026, the Ministry of Housing noted in its social media post.
According to the Ministry, it is designed to serve all three sub-regions and surrounding villages and will provide complete housing services – from application processing and interviews to land-related support – bringing much-needed convenience to residents who previously had to travel long distances for assistance.

The new facility, it noted, represents a major step in the Government’s ongoing commitment to decentralise services and ensure that every citizen, regardless of location, enjoys equal access to opportunities. By establishing a permanent housing presence in the region, the Ministry aims to reduce processing times, strengthen community engagement, and create a smoother experience for first-time homeowners and long-standing applicants alike.
During a visit Friday, Minister of Housing and Water, the Hon Collin Croal, inspected the progressing works and expressed satisfaction with the steady pace of development. He noted that once completed, the office will be equipped with adequate staff and resources tailored to the specific needs of Region One residents – ensuring a more responsive and people-centred service model.
The facility, which will be housed within the Mabaruma Compound, marks a meaningful investment in regional development and underscores the Government’s broader mission: bringing services closer to the people and supporting families on their journey toward secure and sustainable home ownership.
This comes as residents benefited from a targeted housing outreach led by the Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, also on Friday, at the Mabaruma Regional Democratic Council Boardroom, where the Ministry provided essential services directly to citizens, ensuring that individuals, especially in hinterland and remote areas, have fair access to Government support.
During the outreach, residents were able to participate in interviews for first-time applications, seek assistance for longstanding housing and land-related issues, and receive Certificates of Title.

Today’s activity fulfils a commitment made earlier by Minister Croal to ensure that persons who started the application process were able to complete it. With several families completing their interviews, this now paves the way for land allocation as the Ministry continues to acquire lands for distribution.
These services, usually accessed at regional offices, were brought on-site to minimise travel and speed up processing times.
Several families also received cement and steel vouchers to assist them in advancing the construction of their homes.
Minister Croal also engaged directly with community members, listening to their concerns and offering guidance on solutions to improve their housing security. He emphasised that this initiative forms part of the Ministry’s wider effort to decentralise services and ensure all Guyanese – regardless of location – can access timely and efficient support.
The outreach, the housing Ministry said, highlights the Government’s dedication to closing service gaps, increasing homeownership opportunities, and uplifting communities through ongoing engagement and targeted interventions.