Factors Influencing Housing Affordability in Kigali City, Rwanda

Abstract

Housing affordability and access remain serious policy issues globally. They are even more serious countries in the south as Rwanda. The study aimed at analysing factors that influence housing affordability in Kigali City in Rwanda. Primary data was collected through questionnaire survey dispersed to households, key informant interviews and observations. Secondary data was obtained through a review of literature. The study results revealed that the level of housing supply in Kigali City is low amidst high demand in the city. In addition, it established the significant factors that influence housing affordability and their level of influence. In addition, the study established that although cost and availability of land is significant, it is none the less; not the most significant. The study concluded that a rethinking of policy options is important particularly with respect to development control measures that are likely to contribute to reduction in housing supply.