Papua New Guinea's Central Housing Agency
Delivering Papua New Guinea's Housing Agenda
The National Housing Corporation is Papua New Guinea's central housing agency, leading the delivery of Government housing programmes, affordable and social housing initiatives, home ownership opportunities and sustainable housing development across the nation.
Mr. Abel Tol
Managing Director
MANAGING DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the National Housing Corporation.
The National Housing Corporation plays a central role in advancing Papua New Guinea’s housing agenda and supporting the Government’s commitment to providing safe, affordable and sustainable housing for our people.
Our responsibility goes beyond building houses. We are committed to supporting affordable and social housing initiatives, creating pathways to home ownership, managing public housing assets, and contributing to well-planned and sustainable communities across Papua New Guinea.
As our population, towns and cities continue to grow, the need for accessible and sustainable housing becomes increasingly important. NHC will continue working with Government agencies, provincial authorities, communities, development partners and the private sector to address the country’s housing needs and support national development.
We are also transforming the way we operate and deliver services. Through improved processes, stronger governance and digital service delivery, we aim to make our services more accessible, transparent, efficient and responsive to tenants, applicants and the wider public.
This website represents an important part of that commitment. It provides a trusted source of information about NHC’s mandate, Government housing programmes, projects, policies and services, while providing convenient access to our online services.
We invite you to explore our work and join us as we build a stronger and more sustainable housing future for Papua New Guinea.
Mr. Abel Tol
Managing Director, National Housing Corporation
OUR ROLE
NHC's Role in Papua New Guinea's Housing Development
As Papua New Guinea's central housing agency, established under the National Housing Corporation Act 1990, NHC leads housing policy, development and management across the country.
Who We Are
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is the Government’s central housing agency, established under the National Housing Corporation Act 1990, with functions relating to the provision, development, management and promotion of housing in Papua New Guinea.
Housing Development
Under Section 28 of the National Housing Corporation Act 1990, NHC’s functions include improving housing conditions; providing adequate and suitable housing for sale, lease or letting to eligible persons; making advances to eligible persons and approved applicants to enable home ownership; and physically developing residential land by providing adequate services for human settlements.In practice, NHC undertakes housing development, subdivision, land development and related housing programmes in accordance with Government policy, approved programmes and available resources.
Property Management
NHC manages its residential housing portfolio and administers housing arrangements for eligible tenants and occupants. In accordance with its statutory functions, NHC works to improve housing conditions and provide adequate and suitable housing for sale, lease or letting to eligible persons. NHC also supports home ownership and the development of residential land and related services for human settlements.
Sustainable Communities
NHC’s housing programmes and developments contribute to Papua New Guinea’s national development priorities, including Vision 2050, the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP IV), and Sustainable Development Goal 11 on safe, inclusive and sustainable human settlements
OUR NATIONAL IMPACT
Our Impact Across Papua New Guinea
Delivering on our mandate to provide affordable and accessible housing solutions for the nation.
PROPERTIES MANAGED
FAMILIES HOUSED
PROVINCES COVERED
YEARS OF SERVICE
HOUSING PROGRAMMES
Affordable Housing & Government Initiatives
NHC administers a range of Government-mandated housing programmes designed to ensure every Papua New Guinean has access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Affordable Housing
NHC manages a nationwide portfolio of residential properties and provides tenancy and property management services to eligible tenants.
- Subsidised rental housing
- Income-based eligibility
- Affordable housing options
- Housing for eligible public servants and other eligible persons
Home Ownership Schemes
NHC has implemented various Government-directed home ownership schemes over the years, providing eligible tenants and beneficiaries opportunities to purchase the properties they occupy. These have included rental purchase, cash sales, staff housing and self-help/settlement schemes, among others.
NHC facilitates the home ownership process, including eligibility assessment, property verification, valuation, sale and settlement, and works with relevant financial institutions and Government agencies where required to complete financing, statutory and title-transfer requirements. NHC continues to implement Government housing interventions and, under NEC Decision No. 341/2023, supports greater participation
by Government departments and agencies in housing programmes in partnership with NHC.
Government Housing Initiatives
NHC implements and supports Government housing initiatives and policy directionsaimed at increasing access to housing and addressing public and institutional housing needs. These initiatives are undertaken in partnership with relevant Government departments, agencies and other stakeholders.
Key Government policy and planning documents :
- PNG Vision 2050
- PNG Sustainable Development Plan (2010–2030)
- Medium Term Development Plan IV (MTDP IV)
- Papua New Guinea National Housing Policy 2023–2033
- National Housing Sector Development Plan 2023–2027
- NEC Decision No. 341/2023
- Government Affordable Housing Initiative Scheme (GAHIS)
NATIONWIDE REACH
Provincial Housing Development
NHC maintains a network of regional and provincial offices across Papua New Guinea, delivering housing services, liaison and community engagement support in the areas it serves. Our provincial teams work alongside local governments to identify housing needs, allocate properties, and support development projects.
Featured Developments
ONGOING
Durand Farm Housing Project
NHC's flagship housing development in Port Moresby, delivering new residential housing and associated infrastructure to expand NHC's housing portfolio and support Government housing objectives.
ONGOING
NHC Head Office Building Project
NHC is progressing the design and development of its permanent Head Office facilities to provide fit-for-purpose accommodation and improve the Corporation's operational working environment.
COMPLETED
NHC Staff Meeting Hall
Construction of the NHC Staff Meeting Hall has been completed, providing dedicated facilities for staff meetings, training and institutional activities.
DOCUMENTS
Key Policy & Statutory Documents
Access NHC's principal legislation, policy frameworks, plans and annual reports.
NHC Corporate Plan
NHC's strategic direction, priorities and organisational goals.
Annual Reports
Audited annual performance and financial reports of NHC.
National Housing Corporation Act
Legislation governing NHC's statutory mandate
Housing Sector Development Plan
Sector-wide roadmap for housing supply and development growth.
NEC Decision No. 341/2023
National Executive Council housing directive
PNG National Housing Policy
Papua New Guinea's national housing framework
- United Nations SDG 11
Sustainable Cities & Communities
The National Housing Corporation leads Papua New Guinea's housing sector — developing sustainable communities, implementing Government housing initiatives, and delivering affordable homes to citizens across all provinces.
SDG 11.1
Access to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services for all
SDG 11.3
Inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and participatory planning
SDG 11.a
Strong national and regional development planning that supports housing growth
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities — equitable housing allocation
SDG 17
Partnerships for Development Goals
SDG 11
Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 1
No Poverty — via affordable housing access
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
NHC's Digital Services
NHC is on a complete digital journey — modernising every touchpoint for tenants, applicants, and staff through purpose-built technology platforms.
Tenant Portal
Online housing applications, rent payments, maintenance requests and lease management for all NHC tenants.
Fixed Asset Management
A centralised digital system to track, maintain and audit the full NHC property portfolio across all provinces.
Lease Management
End-to-end digital lease lifecycle — from issuance through renewal, variation and termination — fully paperless.
3V Platform
NHC's integrated verification, valuation and visibility platform supporting data-driven decision making at all levels.
The Complete Tenant Digital Journey
From the moment you register to the day you receive your keys and beyond — every step of your NHC housing journey is available online through the Tenant Portal.
The Citizen Housing Journey
We've streamlined the process of acquiring and managing public housing to be transparent and accessible.
A Transparent Path to Housing
The NHC is committed to ensuring every eligible citizen has a fair opportunity to secure affordable housing through our standardized allocation process.
Clear Eligibility
Straightforward criteria ensuring those who need housing most are prioritized.
Digital Access
Apply, track, and manage your housing entirely online through our Tenant Portal.
Fair Allocation
A robust, merit-based system for assigning available properties to applicants.