National Rental Assistance Scheme ; Documents required and How to Apply

National Rental Assistance Scheme ; Documents required and How to Apply

Renting in Ghana is one of the most difficult things affecting the youth currently, Many countries have affordable homes where people can rent and pay on monthly basis.

In Ghana, even though the Law states that, the maximum months of rent advance you can be asked is 6 months, Landlords always request for 2 Years, or 3 years advance. Making it difficult to either rent or progress.

Politicians has brought few measures to tackle the situation with the NDC Suggesting a Housing scheme where Tenants would own the Houses they rest over time and the NPP suggesting a scheme where they’ll support Tenants and Pay for them, for the Tenants to pay to government on monthly Basis. Well, One good news is here.

Government to pay rent on behalf of tenants

Ghana has developed a platform where the State, through the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) pays rent advance directly to landlords on behalf of of tenants.

National Rental Assistance Scheme pays rent advances for all qualified applicants who are in the process of renewing or renting a room, an apartment or a complete house. Their services allow renters to make monthly affordable rent payments.

This payments can be done even through mobile money

Documents required and how to Apply

To qualify, an applicant must show proof of employment (3 months payslips),

Proof of income (3 months official bank statements or mobile money statements) or an audited financial statements (for business owners).

An applicant must also complete an online or paper application form,

Submit 2 forms of national identifications and pay an application processing fee of 100 cedis.

If an application is approved, National Rental Assistance Scheme will arrange with your chosen landlord and pay the rent advance directly and sign all required tenancy documentation.

If you need a room Now, Click  Here to Apply

National Rent Assistance Scheme Portal National Rental Assistance Scheme Portal and Rent Master

Areas to Start are

Ashanti Region   – Kumasi

Greater Accra Region   Accra-Tema

Western region  Takoradi

Eastern Region  Koforidua

Northern Region   Tamale

Bono East Region  Techiman

More to come soon

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