It’s a question Government will seek to answer after installing a pilot site in the next 3-4 months
Government has announced a pilot housing project involving modular and expandable container homes.
The move comes in response to urgent housing needs.
As of September, the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s waitlist had grown to more than 300 applicants, with 72 listed as critical and another 192 considered urgent.
Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane Desilva said more than 60% of applicants are seeking studio and one-bedroom units, representing seniors, single parents and young Bermudians.
He told parliamentarians that his ministry has procured 11 modular and expandable container homes, which will be installed on Government land, and will serve as a live pilot to assess this form of construction as a long-term housing solution.
“The units comprise six one-bedroom capsules, one two-bedroom capsule, and four expandable container homes offering two- and three-bedroom configurations,” Minister Desilva said. “Installation is scheduled for completion within the next three to four months.”
He continued: “Once deployed, these units will provide immediate relief to families in the most critical need, and serve as a live pilot to assess modular construction as a long-term housing solution.
“The modular initiative forms part of our Emergency Housing Plan (2025–2027) currently begin developed. The plan is designed to deliver rapid, cost-effective, high-quality accommodation on available Government lands.
“Lessons from this pilot, on cost, comfort, and community reception, will guide the future expansion of modular housing across the island.”
You can read Minister Desilva’s full statement below.
