Since Zimbabwe gained its independence, there has been a rapid growth in the urban population as people have migrated from the rural areas to the major cities with the hope of getting better job opportunities and a better standard of living. This situation has placed a strain on the meager available housing facilities, with low-income earners having to struggle for accommodation that fits their budget. This paper presents the findings of a study on the challenges of sustainable low-income housing delivery in Zimbabwe and the measures for improving same. The study adopted a quantitative survey approach with a questionnaire administered to participants involved in the delivery of low-income houses in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has since set up systems to alleviate the problem of housing shortages. Through the national housing policy, a coordinated housing sector that addresses the needs and interests of all stakeholders for maximum performance, and also brings about strategies to develop housing for the poor, was developed (Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities, 2012). Despite these developments, the country still struggles to provide adequate housing for the low-income earners in the society and serious housing shortage is experienced across the country (Muchadenyika, 2015). It is based on this knowledge that this paper assessed the challenges of low-income housing delivery from the perspective of different participants involved in the delivery of this housing type and the possible measures for improving the delivery of sustainable low-income housing in the country.