National Housing Corporation

The current National Housing Corporation is the outcome of the decision of the Government to dissolve the Register of building (RoB) through Act of Parliament No.2 of 1990, which vested its responsibilities with the NHC. The former NHC was established by Act of Parliament No.45 of 1962, while RoB was established by Act No.13 of 1971. NHC is under the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Settlements Development. The Ministry is represented by the Board of Directors which is responsible for the corporate policies and strategies.

The corporation operates on sound commercial principles to balance social housing needs with real estate development. Its primary functions include: 

• Real Estate Development: Constructing residential apartments and commercial complexes for public sale or rent.
• Property Management: Managing its vast portfolio of rental properties inherited or built by the government.
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP):
  Partnering with private investors to undertake large-scale investment projects.
• Digital Access: Operating the NHC Nyumba mobile application available on the for citizens to browse listings and manage applications digitally.

Our Vision

“To be a leading Real Estate Development and Management firm.”

Our Mission

To provide and facilitate the provision of quality housing and other buildings for use by the general public while operating on sound commercial principles.

Core Values