Photo 2 – Hon. Julianna O’Connor-Connolly reveals billboard marking The Woodlands along with SIAHDC board members and staff from MDAL, Department of District Administration and PWD

 By: Patrice Beersingh    Communications and FOI Manager

The Sister Islands Affordable Housing Development Corporation (SIAHDC), a government company operating under the Ministry of District Administration and Lands, is pleased to announce the next phase of the Affordable Housing Programme. This expansion will introduce new housing developments, namely The Highlands and The Woodlands, located on The Bluff, Cayman Brac.

Honourable Julianna O’Connor-Connolly, Premier and Minister for District Administration and Lands, emphasized the government’s dedication to addressing the issue of property ownership for Caymanians in the Sister Islands. She stated, “The expansion of the Affordable Housing Programme on The Bluff demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing affordable housing options that empower our citizens. The rising cost of real estate over the past two years has widened the gap between Caymanians and their ability to acquire affordable land and homes. In response to this challenge, the Cayman Islands Government remains steadfast in its commitment to providing opportunities for Caymanians to attain adequate and affordable housing.“

The collaborative efforts between the Ministry of District Administration and Lands and the Sister Islands Affordable Housing Development (SIAHD) Board aim to bridge this divide by identifying, acquiring, and developing former Crown land into affordable housing developments

The upcoming phase of the Sister Islands Affordable Housing Programme will feature housing developments at three locations on The Bluff: Sunshine, West End, and Spot Bay. Prospective homeowners are encouraged to initiate the application process to secure their place in these developments.

 Hon. Julianna O’Connor-Connolly reveals billboard alongside ACO Wilbur Welcome, District Commissioner Mark Tibbetts, Deputy Director Chelsea Whittaker, SIAHDC Board Member Yvette Dilbert and SIAHDC Admin Officer Marquita Douglas, marking The Highlands along with SIAHDC board members and staff from MDAL and Department of District Administration

Basic unit features of The Highlands and The Woodlands are:

• 1 storey, bungalow house
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Living room
• Kitchen
• Dining area
• Laundry closet
• Wired for central air conditioning
• Cement exterior
• Square footage ranging from approximately 1,073 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft.
• Land lot acreage approximately 0.25 acres

Eligibility criteria have been established to ensure the programme benefits those in genuine need. Applicants must be Caymanian or Caymanian status holders, aged eighteen years or older, currently residing in the Cayman Islands, and meet specific income and employment requirements.

To apply, eligible individuals must complete the Needs Assessment Application Form and submit it along with all required supporting documents. Applications will undergo review by the SIAHDC Board during their scheduled meetings.

For further information and to access the application forms, please visit www.gov.ky/siah