This document is a consequence of the African Rental Housing Conference, organized by Shelter Afrique in partnership with the French Development Agency to discuss relevant issues regarding the development of a formal rental housing sector in sub-Saharan Africa. The conference, which brought together over 200 participants from various nationalities, was a unique and timely opportunity for policy-makers, practitioners, and academics to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges of the often ignored rental housing sector in Africa. This White Paper not only summarizes the proceedings of the conference but also draws together a number of recommendations that emerged during the conference.