Building applications in Jamaica surged to record levels in early 2026, but the government is pairing that activity with a new Category 5 building code and stronger enforcement powers. For developers and homeowners alike, the rules of construction are changing.

The 15th Caribbean Urban Forum closed in Kingston last week with a landmark declaration on resilience, land tenure, and urban governance. For Jamaica’s property sector, the implications are more immediate than they might appear.

Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa housing recovery is facing a major obstacle as unresolved land ownership issues continue to delay the delivery of modular…

Kingston, Jamaica, 14 July 2026 The Urban Development Corporation has confirmed that plans are progressing for one of Jamaica’s largest public housing…

• Construction output contracted during Jamaica’s first quarter. • Unemployment rose as overall employment declined. • Rebuilding is creating demand for specialised…

Kingston, Jamaica — 27 June 2026 The Caribbean residential real estate market is valued at 1.87 trillion US dollars in 2026, growing…

Jamaica’s Urban Development Corporation has outlined plans for over 1,200 new homes, inland township rebuilding and climate-resilient construction standards as the country moves from recovery to transformation.

Caribbean real estate is now a US$1.87 trillion market. Yet Caribbean developers are being rejected for financing at an alarming rate. A structural gap between market opportunity and capital readiness is holding back housing delivery across the region, including in Jamaica.

A Florida-based developer has launched a US$5 million crowdfunding campaign to build affordable homes in Jamaica, targeting diaspora and retail investors through a regulated SEC framework.

Jamaica’s Prime Minister has urged Jamaicans living abroad to buy property at home, arguing that diaspora investment in the private real estate market can help free up the National Housing Trust to focus on those who need affordable housing most.