It is hoped that the implementation of these initiatives will make renting in Ghana more affordable and accessible to all Ghanaians.
“Our goal is to implement this scheme in all 16 regions of Ghana and offer our services to Ghanaian adults who work in companies or are self-employed and can afford the monthly rent,” NRAS states on its website.
First you need to apply for help from NRAS and if your application is approved, NRAS will pay the rent directly to the landlord when you pay the monthly installments.
Applicants must show proof of employment (3 months salary slip), proof of income (official bank statement or 3 months mobile money statement) or audited financial statements (for business owners).
Applicants must complete an online or paper application and submit proof of income, employment, identification, one passport photograph and an application processing fee of 100 cedis to the NRAS office. The scheme will verify the authenticity of the submitted application and supporting documents.
Within 5 to 10 working days, it will evaluate your affordability for the amount of rent sought and notify you if your application is accepted or rejected.
If your application is accepted, you will be encouraged to start looking for an apartment or room and once found, the rent payment will be made directly to the Landlord after you are now free to occupy the rented room or apartment and make monthly payments. rent payments to NRAS at the beginning of each month.