The Law Reform Commission (LRC), in collaboration with government institutions, legal experts, civil society organizations, and development partners, validated the Draft New National Housing Authority (NNHA) Bill on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as part of on-going efforts to modernize Liberia’s housing laws and strengthen the country’s housing sector.
The validation exercise took place at the Corina Hotel in Sinkor, and was a significant milestone in the process of reviewing and updating the National Housing Authority (NHA) Act of 1960, the legal instrument that established the National Housing Authority more than six decades ago.
The initiative forms part of efforts by the Law Reform Commission and the National Housing Authority to align housing laws with contemporary realities and emerging challenges in urban development, land management, affordable housing, and infrastructure planning.
In remarks, the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, said the Law Reform Commission recently worked closely with the National Housing Authority to review the 1960 Act and incorporate modern legal and policy interventions designed to strengthen the institution.
The proposed legislation is expected to provide an updated framework for addressing housing challenges, improving institutional governance, and expanding access to affordable housing opportunities for Liberians.
At the same time, Managing Director of the National Housing Authority, Florence Geegbae, said they needed some power that would enable them to manage the little income of the Liberian people in order to make their lives better.
According to her, the rent issue in Monrovia is too hard, so they needed it to be included because the citizens are crying about the manner in which landlords charge huge amounts but the place is not comfortable for living.
Meanwhile, the Assistant Commissioner for Real Estate tax division of Liberia Revenue Authority, James AfiF Jaber, who was representing the commissioner general disclosed that the LRA is a partner to the Law Reform Commission and they need reform to move Liberia to another level.
