Housing Finance Policy

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A. Legal and Regulatory Framework

A.1 Legal and Regulatory Framework
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Basis of the legal system: Civil, Common, Islamic, Other? (Describe)Common LawCommon LawCommon Law
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A.1.1
Are there specific laws that deal with mortgages? YesYesYesA.1.2
Registration/Transfer of titles:A.1.3
Does the law clearly define different types of property rights?YesYesYesA.1.3.1
 Are property rights easily transferable?NoNoNoA.1.3.2
Identify barriers to the registration/ transfer of property title.Requirement of multiple documents to obtain a permit, delays in clean titles, deficient transparencyRequirement of multiple documents to obtain a permit, delays in clean titles, deficient transparencyRequirement of multiple documents to obtain a permit, delays in clean titles, deficient transparencyA.1.3.3
Typical number of days needed for the transfer of title496161
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A.1.3.4
Can liens be effectively enforced?  Yes
Country Editor Allan Simiyu Kundu, Moi University
A.1.4
Main causes of inefficiencies (legal, judiciary, administrative, cultural, etc.)  Judiciary - the courts often take long to make a final order
Country Editor Allan Simiyu Kundu, Moi University
A.1.4.3
Are there legal constraints on the types of mortgage products that are permitted?NoNoNo
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A.1.5
Are there legal constraints on mortgage features?YesYesYes
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A.1.6
Interest rate capsYesYesYesA.1.6.1
Loan-to-Value capNoNoNo
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A.1.6.2
Payment-to-Income maximumNoNoNo
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A.1.6.3
OtherNoNoNo
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A.1.6.4
Is there specialized legislation covering:A.1.9
Issuance of covered mortgage bondsNoNoNo
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A.1.9.1
Issuance of RMBSYesYesYes
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A.1.9.2
B. Housing Finance Subsidies
B.1 Subsidies to Housing Finance Institutions
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Are there subsidized funding sources for mortgage lenders?NoNoNo
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B.1.1
Special government lines of credit  NoNo
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B.1.1.1
Government supported liquidity facilityNoNoNo
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B.1.1.2
Labor or other tax funds for mortgage lendingNoNoNo
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B.1.1.3
Tax breaks on mortgage bonds or RMBSNoNoNo
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B.1.1.4
Loss and/or cash flow guarantees for RMBSNoNoNo
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B.1.1.5
OtherNoNoNo
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B.1.1.6
Is the lending side of the housing finance system subsidized?NoNoNo
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B.1.2
Shared credit risk through public/private mortgage insurance NoNoNo
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B.1.2.1
Guarantees for mortgage loansNoNoNo
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B.1.2.2
OtherNoNoNo
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B.1.2.3
B.2 Subsidies to Households
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Are there subsidies to households on housing finance?YesYesYes
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B.2.1
Interest rate subsidies by special government fundsNoNoNo
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B.2.1.1
Buy-down of monthly/interest paymentsNoNoNo
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B.2.1.2
Down-payment subsidies NoNoNoB.2.1.3
Subsidies to savings for mortgage loansYesYesYesB.2.1.4
Mortgage interest deductibility from income taxYesYesYesB.2.1.5
OtherYesNoNoB.2.1.6
Reach of subsidies in 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 ?B.2.2
C. Taxation
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What taxes apply to Residential Real Estate?C.1
Tax on property (home-owners) YesYesYes
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C.1.1
Property transaction taxes (purchase/selling)YesYesYes
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C.1.2
Mortgage transaction taxes  No
Country Editor Allan Simiyu Kundu, Moi University
C.1.3
Tax on mortgage interest pmts  Yes (a tax relief called Owner-Occupier Interest to the borrower)
Country Editor Allan Simiyu Kundu, Moi University
C.1.4
Tax on capital gains on property YesYesYesC.1.5
OtherYesYesYesC.1.6
Are there tax benefits on rental properties?  No
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Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh11,723 (USD162.59) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: "On average, the loan to value is approximately 82% of the property value, with larger institutions offering much higher loan to value ratios (85%) than medium (77%) and smaller banks (79%)."
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Notes: % of households that pay no rent with the consent of owner or due to squatting, or other form of tenure
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Notes: % of households; Includes public/social rental units
Notes: 19.5 billion Kenyan Shillings
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Notes: 26.6 billion Kenyan Shillings
Notes: 39.0 billion Kenyan Shillings
Notes: 4% within municipalities and 2% outside municipalities
Notes: 4% within municipalities and 2% outside municipalities
Notes: 4% within municipalities and 2% outside municipalities
Notes: 4% within municipalities and 2% outside municipalities
Notes: 4% within municipalities and 2% outside municipalities
Notes: 5% of net gain
Notes: 5% of net gain
Notes: 5% of net gain
Notes: 5% of net gain
Notes: 53.8 billion Kenyan Shillings
Notes: 61.4 billion Kenyan Shillings
Notes: Capital gains tax is levied at 5% of the net gain. This tax had been suspended in 1985 and was reintroduced in Jan 2015.
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
Notes: Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2013
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Notes: Developing Kenya's Mortgage Market
Notes: Developing Kenya's Mortgage Market Report
Notes: Developing Kenya's Mortgage Market Report
Notes: Developing Kenya's Mortgage Market Report
Notes: Effective 1 January 2017, interest payments on loans borrowed for the purposes of improvement or construction of residential premises are deductible, subject to a limit of KES 300,000 per annum (or KES 25,000 per month).
Notes: Effective 1 January 2017, interest payments on loans borrowed for the purposes of improvement or construction of residential premises are deductible, subject to a limit of KES 300,000 per annum (or KES 25,000 per month).
Notes: Effective 1 January 2017, interest payments on loans borrowed for the purposes of improvement or construction of residential premises are deductible, subject to a limit of KES 300,000 per annum (or KES 25,000 per month).
Notes: Financial Statements of Kenya Commercial Bank and Housing Finance Kenya
Notes: First-time home buyers are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: First-time home buyers are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: First-time home buyers are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: HF corporate bond was redeemed in October 2019
Notes: HF Group issued a KsH 3 billion (~USD35 million) bond
Notes: HF Group raised KSh 2.95 billion with a rights issue
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: Housing co-operatives are financed by members’ savings and housing microfinance (HMF) loans from NACHU. Rural housing co-ops have also access to loans from the Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOs) they are associated with. The borrower gives power of attorney to National Cooperative Housing Union to hold the titles until the loan is repaid entirely. In the case where there is not title, the local authority gives a letter of allotment to the intending borrower.
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In 2010, the NGO K-Rep Development Agency formed Makao Mashinani Company Ltd to finance house construction for low-income people
Notes: In December 2018, the National Housing Development Fund was created. It has not yet disbursed funds.
Notes: In July 2019, President Kenyatta amended the Banking Act to repeal the interest rate cap
Notes: In May 2019, the Kenya Mortgage Refinace Corporation was established as a long-term facility of up to EUR90MM. The KMRC will engage in mortgage refinancing through local financial institutions
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Individuals who do not own a home are eligible to make tax deductible contributions to a savings plan for the purchase of a home. Any interest accumulated is tax exempt.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenya Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest paid on a mortgage loan can be deducted from an individual's taxable income. There is a limit of 150,000 Kenyan Shillings per annum. This subsidy took effect January 1, 2006.
Notes: Interest rate cap of 4% above the Central Bank Rate
Notes: Interest rate cap of 4% above the Central Bank Rate
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: KWFT is the largest MFI and offers the Nyumba Smart Loan for home construction or improvement
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Bank is a government owned commercial bank that opened in 1968.
Notes: National Housing Act of 2018 established a Housing Development Fund for affordable housing. It is funded through a 1.5 percent employee payroll levy and a further 1.5 per cent employer contribution. Funds have not been disbursed yet
Notes: National Housing Act of 2018 established a Housing Development Fund for affordable housing. It is funded through a 1.5 percent employee payroll levy and a further 1.5 per cent employer contribution. Funds have not been disbursed yet
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a private financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a private financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a private financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a private financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a private financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a quasi-public financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a quasi-public financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a quasi-public financial services company
Notes: Offered by HF Group, a quasi-public financial services company
Notes: Property tax around 1% and land tax maximum 8%; levied by local governments
Notes: Property tax around 1% and land tax maximum 8%; levied by local governments
Notes: Property tax around 1% and land tax maximum 8%; levied by local governments
Notes: Property tax around 1% and land tax maximum 8%; levied by local governments
Notes: Property tax around 1% and land tax maximum 8%; levied by local governments
Notes: Refers to units produced annually in urban areas only
Notes: Rented by government, county government, parastatal, or FBO/NGO/Church/Temple/Mosque; % of households
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,400 to 100,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,400 to 100,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,400 to 100,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,400 to 100,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,400 to 100,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,500 to 110,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,600 to 115,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,600 to 115,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,600 to 115,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,700 to 120,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,800 to 130,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD1,800 to 130,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Residential rental income between KSh144,000 and KShs10,000,000 (~USD2,200 to 160,000) is taxed at 10% of gross rent received
Notes: Section 33B of the Banking Act was introduced in August 2016 and capped interest rates at 4% above the Central Bank Rate.
Notes: Some companies raise share capital to use for lending.
Notes: The Affordable Housing Program offers tax relief incentive of 15% of savings/contribution, in addition to the HOSP, which is a tax-deductible savings plan for first-time home buyers.
Notes: The Affordable Housing Program offers tax relief incentive of 15% of savings/contribution, in addition to the HOSP, which is a tax-deductible savings plan for first-time home buyers.
Notes: The Affordable Housing Programme offers stamp duty exemption of 4% (urban areas) and 2% (rural areas) for first time home buyers
Notes: The Affordable Housing Programme offers stamp duty exemption of 4% (urban areas) and 2% (rural areas) for first time home buyers
Notes: The Central Bank of Kenya indicates that deposits represent 78 percent of total funding for banks.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The HF Group is a mortgage finance institution that was established in 1965. At one point, the Government of Kenya owned 50% but levels dropped to around 10% by 2014 and further declined.
Notes: The Kenya Bankers Association aims to standardize banking practices but is not binding
Notes: The Kenya Bankers Association aims to standardize banking practices but is not binding
Notes: The Kenya Bankers Association aims to standardize banking practices but is not binding
Notes: The Kenya Bankers Association aims to standardize banking practices but is not binding
Notes: The Kenya Bankers Association aims to standardize banking practices but is not binding
Notes: The Kenya Bankers Association aims to standardize banking practices but is not binding
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh10,467 (USD138.54) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh15,216 (USD192.04) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh17,118 (USD192.74) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh22,070.95 (USD256.27) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh24,719.50 (USD251.78) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only.
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh29,169.00 (USD282.07) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh30627.45 (USD302.34) which applies to Grade I Artisans. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh8,813 (USD116.06) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: The lowest urban minimum wage; applies to general labourers. The highest urban minimum wage is KSh9,782 (USD123.55) which applies to Grade I Artisans, cashiers, and drivers. For Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu cities only
Notes: There are currently no active subsidies to lenders but the KMRC will aim to provide long-term funding and capital market access to local lenders and Savings and Credit Cooperatives
Notes: This is the limit allowed by the majority of the banks.
Notes: This is the limit allowed by the majority of the banks.
Notes: This is the limit allowed by the majority of the banks.
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate
Notes: Yearly average of Central Bank rate