The Department of Finance Home Ownership Scheme has been in existence for over 20 years, since April 1996 which has been embraced by other government departments and leading to different provinces as well.

Currently there are ongoing project in Tokarara, NCD with Land fully developed, some building permits have already been obtained.

About 7 more new houses have been completed since 2014 and they are fully occupied by staff and families serving the state with other 4 houses still undergoing construction work.

Progressive work to develop land acquired in other provinces (Alotau, Kavieng, Madang and others provinces is to commence and also be able to assist staff in other provinces to participate using land already acquired