Barbados: housing

How much is property tax in Barbados?

Residential land tax in Barbados is 0% on the improved value of a property up to $400,000, 0.1% on the part from $400,000 to $550,000, 0.7% from $550,000 to $950,000, and 1% above $950,000, according to the Barbados Revenue Authority's notice on lower land tax bills, issued with the Ministry of Finance.

The zero band was widened from $300,000 to $400,000, so more homes pay nothing. Bills for homes above $450,000 were recalculated and reissued. The 2026–2027 bills were issued with a date of 15 July, with discounts for early payment, according to the BRA's notice on 2026–2027 bills. Figures are in Barbados dollars.

Official sources: BRA: Lower Land Tax Bills for Residential Properties Valued Above $450,000 · BRA: 2026–2027 Land Tax Bills and Property Valuation Notices

How many homeless people are there in Barbados?

The 2021 Population and Housing Census counted 326 homeless people in Barbados, 276 men and 50 women, according to the Barbados Statistical Service's 2021 Population and Housing Census report.

Read this as a minimum. The census had an estimated undercount of 48.7%: it tabulated 136,415 people against an estimated resident population of 269,090. The count was taken during the COVID-19 period, from August 2021. The Statistical Service publishes no more recent homelessness figure.

Official sources: Barbados Statistical Service: 2021 Population and Housing Census (PDF)

Is construction growing in Barbados?

Barbados' construction sector grew by 1% in the first half of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Barbados' Review of Barbados' Economy: January to June 2026. Work continued on the Barbados National Stadium, the Pierhead Project, the Coverley Residences, Pendry and several condominium developments.

Construction adds only a small share of GDP, so its direct contribution to growth was 0.1 percentage point or less. The review does not give house prices or rents; the Barbados Statistical Service publishes no house price index.

Official sources: Central Bank of Barbados: Review of Barbados' Economy, January to June 2026 (PDF)

How many people in Barbados live in cities?

According to the UN Population Division, the share of people living in urban areas in Barbados was 59.7% in 2025. The peak was 60.6% in 2005 and the low 59.2% in 2010. Latin America & Caribbean median: 66.2%; Barbados is 20th highest of 33. Worldwide: 107th of 193.

How many people in Barbados have electricity?

100.0%: that is the share of people with access to electricity in Barbados for 2024, according to the World Bank. No year since 2005 has been higher. Latin America & Caribbean median: 99.5%; Barbados is 1st highest of 33. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.

What is access to clean cooking in Barbados?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2024, is 100.0%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 95.0%, and Barbados placed 1st highest of 33. Of 192 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.