Tanzania housing surge as NHC revives stalled sites and delivers Samia units

Friday 7th November 2025

By inAfrika Newsroom

Tanzania housing momentum accelerated under President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the National Housing Corporation revived stalled projects and delivered new estates, officials said. The turnaround includes completed flagship sites, sold-out apartments and a pipeline that stretches across fast-growing cities.

Morocco Square in Dar es Salaam, stalled since 2018, now operates at full capacity, according to NHC managers. Retail space is fully occupied, office occupancy stands near 95%, and an 81-room hotel runs at full utilization. Moreover, the project’s 100 residential units are almost fully sold, with 98 handed to buyers.

Tanzania housing plans also hinge on Kawe 711. The TZS 169 billion development has passed the 70% mark and targets delivery by 2026, NHC officials said. Therefore, the scheme will add 422 modern units and integrated business facilities that support surrounding commerce.

The Samia Housing Scheme anchors supply at scale. NHC said the 5,000-unit program has moved from blueprint to keys. In Kawe, 560 units reached 100% completion and sold out before handover. Meanwhile, 160 units rise in Medeli, Dodoma, and 260 more are under way at Mtoni Kijichi in Dar es Salaam. In addition, NHC has prepared for another 500 units in Kawe to meet demand.

Officials argue the effects reach beyond construction sites. Families gain secure, modern homes; businesses access fit-for-purpose space; and local governments collect more revenue. Consequently, the corporation frames housing as both social welfare and economic stimulus. Contractors, engineers and suppliers report steady work, while allied trades—cement, steel, fittings—benefit from predictable orders.

Tanzania housing progress coincides with a broader push to finish long-delayed builds. NHC has instructed commercial teams to enforce leases, curb arrears and protect cash flow. In parallel, finance teams apply deposits for new tenants and use credit-reference tools to reduce chronic defaults. These measures, managers said, help keep projects on schedule and protect rental income.

Financial indicators have trended up since 2021. NHC reports rental income rising from TZS 7.5 billion to TZS 9.4 billion by 2025. Furthermore, dividends to the government climbed from TZS 1 billion to TZS 5.5 billion. Assets, the corporation added, increased from TZS 5.04 trillion in 2021 to TZS 5.47 trillion in 2024.

City skylines are changing as regional complexes advance. NHC lists Uluguru Plaza in Morogoro at 30% completion, Masasi Plaza in Mtwara and Mtanda in Lindi at 75%, and the 2H Commercial Building in Morogoro at 90%. Projects in Tanga, Tabora, Iringa, Singida, Arusha and Bukoba broaden the footprint. As a result, land values rise and investors gain confidence in secondary cities.

Risks remain. High interest rates, delayed public payments and legacy arrears still test the model. However, NHC said project discipline, diversified cash flows and tighter tenant vetting help offset pressure. The corporation continues to press for VAT relief on affordable homes and lower mortgage rates to widen access.

With demand still outpacing supply, officials plan to keep the pace. If the current pipeline holds, Tanzania housing output will climb through 2026 as completed sites free cash for new starts. In the meantime, NHC positions the recent handovers as proof that stalled projects can convert into revenue-earning assets when governance and execution align.