Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Housing Authority located?

The Housing Authority is situated at 22, Pietro Floriani Street, Floriana, a few blocks opposite Boffa Hospital.

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What are the Schemes available at the Housing Authority? What are the criteria for eligibility?

The schemes available at the Housing Authority are listed below. Click on the links for more information and eligibility criteria.

Schemes addressing Mobility issues for a Better Life

• Installation of lifts in government owned residential blocks/entrances – Scheme E

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

• Financial Aid to Persons with a Disability for Adaptation Works Related To Their Disability in Residences Occupied By Them - Scheme L

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

Schemes for Repairs and Improvement

• Subsidy on Adaptation Works in Private Dwellings and Government Property Held on Lease or Emphyteusis - Scheme I

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

• Subsidy on Structural works in Government Owned dwellings occupied by tenants - Scheme SM

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

• Subsidy on Adaptation Works in Owner occupied Private Dwellings or in Private Dwellings rented to Tenants - Scheme A

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

Schemes for First Time Buyers

• Interest Subsidy Scheme - Scheme ISS

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

• Grant to Assist Owners in the Construction and / or Completion or Rehabilitation of their First Home - Scheme GFR

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

• Grant Assistance on Loan Repayment - Scheme GALR

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

Schemes regarding Rent and Ground Rents

• Rent subsidy in Private rented residences - Scheme R

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

• Redemption of Ground Rent on Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) Plots - Scheme P

For more information regarding on the eligibility and criteria regarding this scheme click here.

Social Housing

Click here to download the application form for social housing.

How and when can government built residences be purchased?

Applications to purchase government built residences are issued when housing stock is available. This information can be found in the news section of the website.

How can maintenance and repair needed in government housing estates be reported?

Residents can contact Customer Care on 2299 1000. Calls will be received as follows:

The Customer Care will receive telephone calls every day between 1:30 to 4:00 pm.

Residents can also email Customer Care on customer.care@ha.gov.mt .

How can a vacant garage in a housing estate be purchased?

Interested individuals can refer to the news section on our website or phone Customer Care on 2299 1000 or email on customer.care@ha.gov.mt.