Pelican Court Residents to Pay EC$50 Monthly Community Charge Under Approved Housing Policy

Residents of Pelican Court will be required to pay a monthly EC$50 community charge and sign legally enforceable agreements governing their responsibilities under a housing allocation and management policy approved by Cabinet.

The policy establishes the framework for resettling former Booby Alley homeowners and eligible residents in the 150-unit development in Point, with occupancy targeted to begin in January 2027.

That timetable remains subject to the completion of legal, administrative and operational arrangements.

According to the October 14 Cabinet report, no person will be permitted to occupy a unit without written authorisation. Approved residents taking possession before their title documents are finalised will do so under provisional allocation letters, written undertakings and occupancy agreements.

Every homeowner and approved occupant must also sign a covenant covering property maintenance, lawful conduct and compliance with community regulations.

Breaches could lead to enforcement action, including termination of occupancy or eviction, in accordance with the applicable agreements and the law. The policy also provides for action over illegal activities, including illicit drug use, with referrals to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who presented the arrangements, stressed the need to protect the Government’s investment and maintain a safe, orderly and family-friendly community.

The development was financed through an approximately EC$50 million grant from the Government of China.

The monthly community charge will help fund cleaning, garbage management, landscaping, common-area maintenance, lighting, security support and administration. It will also contribute towards minor repairs and a reserve for urgent work on shared facilities.

The fee will be separate from residents’ rent, mortgages, utilities, insurance and other private obligations.

Cabinet also approved a dedicated Management Office, security arrangements and a Police Outpost.

National Housing has been authorised to facilitate mortgages, rent-to-own arrangements and rental accommodation for qualified applicants, while supporting condominium registration and the eventual transfer of titles.

The allocation process will consider previous property ownership, residential circumstances and eligibility for replacement housing. It also makes provision for former tenants, people wishing to remain in the Bay and Pestaina Streets area, and those who may not qualify for immediate homeownership.

The project team will conduct individual consultations, verify eligibility and prepare an allocation map for approval before final placement.

Cabinet said the arrangements could also provide a framework for managing future government-supported housing and urban renewal developments.