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The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, says the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) has recorded strong performance, with a recovery rate of about 99 per cent, demonstrating the sustainability and effectiveness of the programme.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister explained that the scheme, introduced in 2023 as a social housing intervention, was designed to help eligible Ghanaians access decent rental accommodation through the provision of rent advance support.
According to him, the scheme is currently being piloted in six regions; Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Northern, Western and Bono East. In 2025 alone, the programme facilitated rent advance payments for 2,031 beneficiaries, bringing the total number of people supported since inception to 4,732.
Hon. Adjei noted that the high recovery rate indicates that government seed funds are fully recoverable and remain in circulation, allowing the scheme to support more beneficiaries over time. He described the outcome as a clear sign of responsible participation by beneficiaries and effective programme management.
The Minister added that success stories emerging from the pilot phase highlight the scheme’s positive impact on housing stability, particularly for low- and middle-income earners who often struggle to meet upfront rent demands.
He assured that government is taking steps in the short to medium term to scale up the National Rental Assistance Scheme to cover all sixteen regions, as part of broader efforts to address housing affordability challenges and improve living conditions across the country.
