The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has announced that construction on some of the 7,900 housing units planned for the Male’ area will begin this month, marking one of the largest housing initiatives in the country’s history.
The Minister of State for Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure, Ahmed Nazim Mohamed revealed in an interview with PSM News’ ‘Raajje Miadhu’ programme that the project—which includes both land allocations and flats—is unprecedented in scale, with 15,000 plots set to be distributed alongside residential units.
Under the government’s "Housing for All" policy, applications for land and flats will open on 15 January and close on 14 April. Eligibility requires applicants to be Male’ residents aged 18 or older, with at least one year of residence by January 2026—or 15 years for those from other islands. Additional restrictions apply, including a cap on existing land ownership (400 sqft or less), with priority given to vulnerable groups like single parents with underage children.
Meanwhile, rural housing projects are also advancing, with 6,780 units already contracted nationwide, some already underway. The Ministry is also preparing to hand over completed units in Nolhivaranfaru, Thimarafushi, and Kolhufushi, with repairs underway for older developments. Further applications for 100 units in Thinadhoo, Thulaadhoo, and Vilufushi will open soon.
The government has vowed to tackle the nation’s housing crisis, with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu personally driving the initiative, aiming to deliver solutions before the current term ends.