Constituency: Marathon
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Overview
Housing and urban renewal bring together several closely linked concerns, including the availability of homes, the cost of renting or buying, and the overall condition of the communities people live in. While these issues are often discussed separately, in practice they tend to overlap. The cost of housing affects where people can live, how stable communities remain, and how easily families can plan for the future.
This issue also extends beyond individual homes. It includes the condition of roads, drainage, utilities, public spaces, and other parts of the built environment that shape daily life. In some areas, the challenge is not only whether housing exists, but whether communities are being properly maintained, upgraded, or redeveloped in ways that improve living conditions over time.
Because of that, housing and urban renewal are often shaped by a combination of land access, financing, planning decisions, construction costs, and public investment. This area looks at how those pieces fit together, where the main pressures are being felt, and what kinds of policies are usually proposed to improve affordability, expand supply, and strengthen communities overall.
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Key Areas Within This Issue
- Housing supply and availability across different income levels
- Affordability of rent and home ownership
- Condition and redevelopment of existing communities
- Access to land, financing, and construction costs
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What's Happening Now
Housing pressures have become more visible in recent years, with rising rents, limited supply in some areas, and increasing construction costs. These challenges affect both those trying to enter the housing market and those already managing ongoing housing expenses. At the same time, there have been ongoing efforts to address housing availability and improve existing communities, though the pace and impact of these efforts continue to be part of the broader discussion.
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Key Data & Indicators
- Average rental prices across key areas
- Cost of home construction and materials
- Availability of housing units relative to demand
- Mortgage rates and access to financing
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Key Areas Within This Issue
- Housing supply and availability across different income levels
- Affordability of rent and home ownership
- Condition and redevelopment of existing communities
- Access to land, financing, and construction costs
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Policy Landscape
Housing policy sits at the intersection of land use, financing, construction, and regulation. Decisions around zoning, land access, development approvals, and financing options all influence how quickly housing can be built and how affordable it is. Government programmes, private-sector activity, and public-private partnerships all play a role in shaping outcomes in this area.
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Common Questions
Why is housing becoming less affordable?Housing costs can increase due to a mix of supply constraints, higher construction costs, and financing challenges. When supply does not keep pace with demand, prices tend to rise.
What affects how quickly new housing is built?Development timelines are influenced by land availability, approval processes, financing, and construction capacity. Delays in any of these areas can slow overall supply.
Is this only a private-sector issue?Housing outcomes are shaped by both private and public decisions. Government policy, infrastructure, and incentives all play a role alongside private development.
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Candidate Positions​
No published positions yet.
Party Positions
- Allocate one acre of Crown Land to every adult Bahamian
- Use land redistribution to widen ownership opportunities
- Link housing access to direct access to land
- Build at least 5000 new homes across The Bahamas
- Reduce down-payment requirements for first-time buyers
- Lower financing barriers that keep Bahamians out of the housing market
- Expand affordable housing developments across the country
- Grow rent-to-own access for essential workers
- Support housing growth in Family Islands and other underserved areas
No published positions yet.
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Housing & Urban Renewal
Where people live — and what they can afford — sits at the center of this issue. It brings together housing supply, affordability, and the ongoing push to improve communities and raise overall living standards.
Housing and urban renewal policies affect neighborhood stability, family security, and the physical condition of communities.
Current Positions
- Allocate one acre of Crown Land to every adult Bahamian
- Use land redistribution to widen ownership opportunities
- Link housing access to direct access to land
- Build at least 5000 new homes across The Bahamas
- Reduce down-payment requirements for first-time buyers
- Lower financing barriers that keep Bahamians out of the housing market
- Expand affordable housing developments across the country
- Grow rent-to-own access for essential workers
- Support housing growth in Family Islands and other underserved areas
Candidate / Independent Positions
Related Issues
In recent years, rising prices for goods and services have outpaced wage growth, leading to affordability challenges for many Bahamians.
- Inflation affects savings, cost of living, and the purchasing power of everyday goods.
- Rising costs hurt low and middle-income families the most, squeezing budgets and limiting financial security.
- Housing, healthcare, and education costs are major factors in the economic squeeze o on families.
Housing and urban renewal policies affect neighborhood stability, family security, and the physical condition of communities.
In Marathon, high housing costs, wage stagnation, and inflation are major concerns, affecting affordability for many residents and businesses.
- Allocate one acre of Crown Land to every adult Bahamian
- Use land redistribution to widen ownership opportunities
- Link housing access to direct access to land
- Build at least 5000 new homes across The Bahamas
- Reduce down-payment requirements for first-time buyers
- Lower financing barriers that keep Bahamians out of the housing market
- Expand affordable housing developments across the country
- Grow rent-to-own access for essential workers
- Support housing growth in Family Islands and other underserved areas