Housing Ministry: Total number of flats to be constructed in Hulhumalé and Giravaaru Lagoon yet to be finalized
The Ministry of Housing has stated that the commencement dates for housing projects across the Maldives, as well as the specific number of units to be built in Hulhumalé and Giravarufalhu, will be determined at a later stage. While numerous housing projects are planned nationwide under the government's 20-year master plan, official completion dates and move-in timelines have yet to be finalized. Furthermore, the Ministry noted that details regarding the 4,000 flats initiated by the previous administration will be disclosed once the review of pending complaints is complete.
The President has officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for Bank of Maldives' 1,224-unit affordable housing project. | Presidents Office
The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has stated that the total number of housing units to be constructed in Hulhumalé and Giravarufalhu has not yet been finalized.
The Ministry made these remarks in response to a request for information filed by the Fahi Union under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The Ministry of Housing has announced that under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's 20-year development vision for the Greater Male' Area, a total of 23,200 housing units will be developed. This includes 3,500 flats in Male', 500 in Villimale', 4,200 in Gulhifalhu, and 15,000 in Rasmale'.
However, the exact number of housing units to be constructed in Hulhumalé and Giraavarufalhu has yet to be finalized. Details regarding the total number of flats under these projects will be clarified at a later stage.
Despite the Housing Ministry's statement, the government had previously announced the commencement of physical works following a groundbreaking ceremony held on January 27, 2026, for the Bank of Maldives' 1,224 "affordable housing" units project in Hulhumalé Phase 1 and Phase 3.
Furthermore, regarding the remaining inhabited islands across the Maldives and the total number of housing units to be constructed, the Ministry of Housing stated that specific commencement dates for these projects will be determined at a later stage.
The Ministry stated that specific move-in dates for those allocated housing units through 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 will be determined at a later stage. These dates will be finalized as the government opens applications for various housing schemes upon their completion and selects the eligible recipients.
Selected islands and housing unit allocations
ADH. Dhigurah - 30 Flats
HA. Kelaa - 50 Flats
HA. Utheemu - 50 Flats
HDh. Kurinbi – 50 Flats
Sh. Komandoo - 50 Flats
N. Manadhoo - 50 Flats
N. Miladhoo - 50 Flats
R. Innamadhoo - 50 Flats
R. Rasmadhoo - 50 Housing Units
Lh. Kurendhoo - 50 Flats
K. Guraidhoo - 50 Flats
M. Kolhufushi - 50 Housing Units
GA. Gemanafushi - 50 Flats
Th. Hirilandhoo - 50 Housing Units
GA. Kolamaafushi - 50 Flats
GDh. Hoanddedhoo - 50 Flats
GDh. Faresmaathoda – 50 Housing Units
GDh. Fiyoaree - 50 Flats
ADH. Mahibadhoo - 150 Flats
HA. Dhidhdhoo - 200 Flats
HA. Hoarafushi - 200 Flats
Sh. Milandhoo - 200 Flats
R. Dhuvaafaru - 200 Housing Units
F. Nilandhoo - 200 Flats
Dhaalu Meedhoo - 200 Flats
GDh. Madaveli - 200 Flats
S. Feydhoo - 200 Flats
GA. Villingili - 225 Flats
M. Muli - 300 Flats
Lh. Naifaru - 400 Flats
Hdh. Hanimaadhoo - 500 Flats
R. Ungoofaaru - 500 Flats
Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo - 500 Flats
L. Gan - 500 Housing Units
L. Fonadhoo - 500 Housing Units
GDh. Thinadhoo - 500 Flats
Fuvahmulah City - 500 Flats
S. Hithadhoo - 500 Flats
K. Thulusdhoo - 550 Flats
HDh. Kulhudhuffushi - 2,000 Flats
Furthermore, the Ministry stated that it has received a significant number of complaints regarding the list published in the Government Gazette following the verification process for the 4,000 housing units developed under the "Gedhoruveriya" scheme during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration. The Housing Ministry added that it will announce a date for the final publication of the list once all complaints have been thoroughly reviewed and addressed.
The Ministry of Housing made these remarks despite 2025 being designated as the year President Muizzu’s administration would prioritize housing projects. However, no physical work has commenced on any housing-related initiatives to date.
