Ministry of Housing - Trinidad and Tobago

17/06/2026

FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR HOMEOWNERS | CREATING A HOUSEHOLD BUDGET 💰🏠

Taking control of your finances starts with a plan.

Creating a household budget can help you track your income and expenses, prioritise essential spending, build an emergency fund, and save towards your homeownership goals.

Follow these five simple steps:

✔️ Calculate your monthly income
✔️ List your essential expenses
✔️ Track your non-essential spending
✔️ Set savings goals
✔️ Review and adjust your budget monthly

Remember, budgeting is about understanding where your money goes, setting realistic spending limits, and creating a plan that supports your financial goals.

Looking for more tips on budgeting, saving, and managing your finances? Visit the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago's Public Education Hub at https://www.central-bank.org.tt/public-education/ to access financial education resources and learn more about the National Financial Literacy Programme.



Visit the Ministry's website www.housing.gov.tt for more information about the Ministry and its agencies.

17/06/2026

Notice of Vacancy at the Ministry of Housing.

Programme Director, Programme Monitoring, Coordinating and
Evaluation Unit (PMCEU), Ministry of Housing.

Apply via the Link: https://employtt.gov.tt/jobs/view/2434
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

For more information about the Ministry, visit the Ministry's website: https://www.housing.gov.tt/

16/06/2026

🏡🏠Dreaming of owning a home?

There are several pathways to homeownership in Trinidad and Tobago.

Explore your options: ✅

* Build on your own land (freehold or leasehold)
* Purchase a newly constructed home
* Purchase an existing home
* Apply for a government-subsidised housing unit

Consider your financing options: 💰

* Savings for a down payment + mortgage financing
* Save and build incrementally over time
* Access 100% financing (where eligible)
* Down payment + sweat equity + financing

Which path to homeownership best fits your goals? Tell us in the comments below. ⬇️

Note: persons must meet all eligibility requirements for selected options stated above⬆️.

Follow our page for more tips and information on the journey to homeownership. 🏡

15/06/2026

HOUSING TERMINOLOGY EXPLAINED

TITLE SEARCH 🏠🔎

A Title Search is an important step in the process of purchasing land for residential purpose or the house-buying process. It helps confirm who legally owns a property and identifies any outstanding debts, liens, or other issues that may affect the sale.

Conducting a Title Search can help ensure that the seller has the legal right to sell the property and can protect buyers from unexpected complications.

For more information about the Title Search process, consult the Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs: https://mlla.gov.tt/, your financial institution, or your attorney.

13/06/2026

HAPPENING NOW.

Ministry of Housing - Trinidad and Tobago is at the Tunapuna Community Centre.

Officers are on site to provide information on Home Construction and Home Improvement Subsidies.

The Housing Development Corporation is also on site to share information on housing solutions.

13/06/2026

The Ministry of Housing - Trinidad and Tobago along with its agency the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) will be at the Tunapuna Community Centre to provide information on Home Improvement and Home Construction Subsidies as well as programmes of the HDC.

The outreach starts at 9:00 a.m.
See you in Tunapuna on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

From Mayaro to Tunapuna...

We're Coming HOME 🏘️ To You! 🫵🏼

This Saturday 13 June, 2026 at the Tunapuna Community Center, between 9am and 1pm.

See You There! 💫

12/06/2026

📢 LIVE TODAY FROM THE PARLIAMENT| Mid-Year Review 2026

Dr. the Hon. David A. Lee, Minister of Housing, will address the Standing Finance Committee of the Parliament, as the Committee considers the supplementation and variation of appropriation to the 2025/2026 budgetary allocations (Mid-Year Review 2026).

The Minister will provide updates on the Ministry’s programmes, priorities and ongoing initiatives.

🗓️ Friday, June 12, 2026
🕜 From 1:30 p.m.
📺 Watch live on ParlView via YouTube
https://youtube.com/live/5QhVdFo4MIM

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

08/06/2026

NOTICE OF VACANCIES at the Ministry of Housing

Visit the Ministry's website https://www.housing.gov.tt/career-opportunities/ and EmployTT https://employtt.gov.tt/ for the Job Descriptions

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA https://employtt.gov.tt/

04/06/2026

The Executive, Management and Staff of the Ministry extend warmest Birthday Greetings to Dr. the Hon. David A. Lee, Minister of Housing.

On this special occasion, we wish him continued good health, happiness and success.

04/06/2026

Dr. The Hon. David Lee , Minister of Housing, Senators The Hon Anil Roberts, the Hon Phillip Alexander, Ministers in the Ministry of Housing - Trinidad and Tobago, the Executive and Management of the Ministry of Housing extend warm wishes and blessings to the national community on the observance of Corpus Christi.

May this Holy day bring peace, joy, spiritual renewal, and abundant blessings 🙏🏽✨