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NHT Launches Hurricane Relief Grant to Support Jamaicans Affected by Hurricane Melissa

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Jamaica Now
Dec 11, 2025
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has rolled out a targeted Hurricane Relief Grant aimed at easing the financial burden on affected homeowners and contributors. The initiative underscores the NHT’s commitment to national recovery and its mandate to support Jamaicans in rebuilding their homes and lives after natural disasters.

The newly announced Disaster Relief Grant provides financial assistance to eligible contributors whose properties sustained damage as a result of the storm. With many households grappling with costly repairs, the programme offers critical short-term help at a time when families need it most.

Who Is Eligible?

The Relief Grant is available to a wide group of NHT contributors, including:

  • Current contributors

  • Pensioners

  • Former contributors (conditions apply)

This inclusive approach ensures that longstanding contributors, as well as those no longer in the workforce, can still receive support if th…

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