State housing company says eligibility expanded, not prices

A prospective homeowner has claimed that HOPE Inc, the state-owned housing company, has made it harder for low-income Barbadians to qualify for housing, suggesting an unintended shift in eligibility criteria. However, HOPE Inc maintains that while eligibility criteria have indeed been expanded, this is not a result of increased prices but rather a strategic adjustment. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges in making housing affordable for lower-income residents amidst rising demand, highlighting potential gaps in the current housing policy.