Duty Waivers Expanded to $100,000 for Home Construction and Repairs

The government has expanded its duty waiver programme to allow homeowners and builders to access up to $100,000 in tax-free building materials, as part of efforts to reduce construction costs and improve housing conditions.

Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the measure broadens the scope of the Construct Antigua and Barbuda Initiative (CABI), which previously focused primarily on new home construction.

“Under this expanded measure, the government will offer a waiver on all duties and taxes on building materials… up to a total value of $100,000,” Merchant said during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing.

He said the programme will now also cover home renovations, allowing property owners to benefit from duty-free access to materials such as cement and blocks.

“This extension of the duty waiver programme will further reduce the cost of building and renovation materials for homeowners and builders,” Merchant said.

Officials say the policy is aimed at easing financial pressure on households while accelerating repairs and upgrades to the country’s housing stock.

The expansion comes amid a broader government push to improve living conditions, particularly for low- and middle-income families, and to support increased construction activity across the island.

The CABI programme forms part of a wider strategy by the administration of Prime Minister Gaston Browne to make housing more accessible and affordable, officials said.

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