The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) has issued a final warning today to individuals and groups illegally occupying its lands and properties nationwide, saying unauthorized development will no longer be tolerated.
The warning follows a recent nationwide audit which revealed significant encroachment on SHC-owned lands, the company said in a statement issued today, February 16, 2026. SHC emphasized that such activities impede its mandate to provide affordable housing for Ghanaians.
“SHC hereby serves notice to all persons, groups, entities, and developers who are occupying, developing, selling, leasing, or laying claim to any SHC land or property without valid documentation to cease such activities immediately,” the statement said.
The company reminded the public that state lands are protected under the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), and that unauthorized occupation constitutes both civil and criminal offenses.
SHC is offering a window for regularization. Individuals currently occupying SHC lands are required to stop all development immediately and report to any SHC office within 21 days for verification. Formal applications for regularization may be considered, subject to planning and zoning requirements.
After the notice period, SHC warned that it would take decisive actions including legal proceedings, demolition of unauthorized structures, recovery of state lands, and collaboration with security agencies to enforce compliance.
The company also cautioned the public to verify all land and property transactions directly with SHC, stressing that it will not be liable for losses incurred from dealings with unauthorized persons.
Officials said the notice is part of broader efforts to protect state assets, ensure orderly development, and uphold the rule of law.
