Housing Report Defines Needs and Solutions

The report from the Housing Subgroup of the Cayman Islands Recovery Operation (CIRO) says there is a current need for about 600 housing units.

To answer identified needs, the subgroup recommends developing temporary housing sites in a village setting for travel trailers. The cost of the trailers is low and they can also be placed on homeowners’ property if the home is uninhabitable.

Much should also be done to accelerate restoring homes and apartments. Recommendations include simplifying requirements for repairs, bringing building materials to the islands faster, procuring these materials at more competitive prices, developing with the private sector a low-interest loan programme, and speeding up the processes on all housing grant and loan programmes.

Cabinet is considering the proposals.