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The Cayman Islands Public & Affordable Housing 

Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan


A phased national framework to improve housing supply, affordability, access and long-term stability across the Cayman Islands.


This GOV.KY page is the official source of record for information relating to the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan. Updates, presentation materials, FAQs and supporting documents will be published here as they become available.

The Cayman Islands Government has published the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan. This combined Policy and Plan provides a coordinated, long-term framework outlining the national approach to address housing affordability, increase housing supply, strengthen access to homeownership, support vulnerable residents and align housing growth with infrastructure planning.

This page is the official source of record for information relating to the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan. Updates, presentation materials, FAQs and supporting documents will be published here as they become available.

Why This Matters

Housing affordability is one of the most significant long-term challenges facing the Cayman Islands. The Policy and Plan respond to structural housing pressures, including supply constraints, rising land and construction costs, infrastructure strain, reduced access to ownership and rental market vulnerability. The Policy and Plan provide a phased, evidence-led framework designed to support responsible implementation over time.

Explore the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan

Get the full document is of how the Government shaping public and affordable housing—now and for the future. This combined framework outlines:

✓⃝ National policy direction
✓⃝ Long-term housing priorities
✓⃝ A 10-year roadmap for implementation


The Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan includes 10 policy areas with 98 recommendations.

1

Make it quicker, easier and cheaper to build more housing

2

Subsidise the production, rental and purchase of affordable housing

3

Promote affordable homeownership

4

Subsidise the cost of maintaining and operating housing

5

Curb the impact of real estate speculation on the residential housing market

6

Enhance resiliency and sustainability

7

Make needed investments in infrastructure

8

Serve the needs of vulnerable populations

9

Address the special needs of the Sister Islands

10

Create more high-paying jobs for more Caymanians
Immediate Term (1-2 Years): Increase supply by building more houses
Medium Term (3-5 Years): Address Underlying Supply- and Demand-Side Challenges and Strengthen Intersectional Planning and Coordination 
Long Term (6-10 Years): Diversify the Economy 

Understanding the Policy

What the Policy Is

  • A long-term national framework
  • A coordinated roadmap for Government action
  • A tool to support housing supply, access and affordability
  • A basis for phased implementation, consultation and reporting
  • A source of policy direction for future decisions, programmes and legislative work

What the Policy Is Not

  • An overnight solution
  • An immediate change to all zoning, planning or development rules
  • A guarantee that every recommendation will be implemented at once
  • A replacement for Cabinet decision-making, legislative process or budget approval
  • A substitute for further technical review where required

Public Presentation Schedule

Government will host public presentations to explain the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan, outline the phased approach, and provide an opportunity for questions.

These sessions are public presentations, not consultations. The consultation and engagement process used to develop the Policy and Plan has been completed. The purpose of these presentations is to help the public understand the document, the issues it addresses, and the next steps for phased implementation.
 
Presentation dates, times and locations will be announced late August. 
Jun
29

Grand Cayman Public Presentation | National Housing Plan

Constitution Hall
29 June 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join the Department of Environment and other community partners for the annual clean-up of our world-famous Seven Mile Beach. This family-friendly event is crucial for preserving our marine ecosystems and natural beauty. Gloves and collection bags will be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring reusable water bottles, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes. All residents, visitors, and corporate teams are welcome to participate in this important environmental initiative.
Grand Cayman
Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI)
Jun
30

Grand Cayman Public Presentation | National Housing Plan

North Side Community Centre
30 June 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join the Department of Environment and other community partners for the annual clean-up of our world-famous Seven Mile Beach. This family-friendly event is crucial for preserving our marine ecosystems and natural beauty. Gloves and collection bags will be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring reusable water bottles, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes. All residents, visitors, and corporate teams are welcome to participate in this important environmental initiative.
Grand Cayman
Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI)
Jul
1

Cayman Brac Public Presentation | National Housing Plan

Ashton Rutty Centre
01 July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the Department of Environment and other community partners for the annual clean-up of our world-famous Seven Mile Beach. This family-friendly event is crucial for preserving our marine ecosystems and natural beauty. Gloves and collection bags will be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring reusable water bottles, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes. All residents, visitors, and corporate teams are welcome to participate in this important environmental initiative.
Cayman Brac
Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI)
Jul
2

Little Cayman Public Presentation | National Housing Plan

Venue to be determined
02 July 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the Department of Environment and other community partners for the annual clean-up of our world-famous Seven Mile Beach. This family-friendly event is crucial for preserving our marine ecosystems and natural beauty. Gloves and collection bags will be provided. We encourage volunteers to bring reusable water bottles, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes. All residents, visitors, and corporate teams are welcome to participate in this important environmental initiative.
Little Cayman
Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Get quick answers to frequently asked questions about the Public and Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan, including what it means, how it works, and what to expect.

Key Information Materials

Cayman Islands Public & Affordable Housing Policy & 10 Year Strategic Plan
28 January 2026 | Guide

The document establishes a coordinated national framework to address the country’s housing crisis by increasing the supply of affordable and attainable homes, improving access to secure rental and homeownership options, and protecting vulnerable populations. 

Housing is not a privilege. It is a fundamental need - a foundation for family, for community, and for opportunity. This Policy and Plan was created to
ensure that all people who call the Cayman Islands home - whether lifelong Caymanians or contributing residents - have the chance to access safe, affordable, and dignified housing.

Learn more: gov.ky/housingplan

Cayman Islands Public & Affordable Housing Policy & 10 Year Strategic Plan - FAQs
28 January 2026 | Guide

The document includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the Cayman Islands Public & Affordable Housing Policy & 10 Year Strategic Plan. 

Learn more: gov.ky/housingplan

Summary - Cayman Islands Public & Affordable Housing Policy & 10 Year Strategic Plan
28 January 2026 | Guide

The document summarises the Cayman Islands Public & Affordable Housing Policy & 10 Year Strategic Plan. 

Learn more: gov.ky/housingplan


Latest Updates

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CI First Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan
29 April 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure has tabled the Cayman Islands’ first-ever Public and Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan in Parliament

 

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Videos and Recordings

Minister Hon. Jay Ebanks explainer clip   

Short explainer video about the policy    

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Cayman Brac Public Presentation - dd MMM 

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Contact and Enquiries

For questions relating to the Public & Affordable Housing Policy and 10-Year Strategic Plan, members of the public should use the official contact route provided on this page.

Media enquiries should be directed through the Ministry’s Communications Office.