The Rent Control Department of Ghana has directed all private hostel owners, facility managers, operators, and stakeholders in the student accommodation sector to suspend any planned increase in hostel fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 19, and signed by the Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, the directive is described as temporary, pending stakeholder consultations on pricing and related concerns.
According to the statement, the Rent Control Department will soon convene a meeting with key stakeholders in the student hostel accommodation sector, including student representative bodies, to deliberate on sustainable, fair, and lawful measures governing hostel pricing and standards.
The engagement is expected to provide a platform for discussions on proposed fee adjustments and other issues affecting the sector.
“The Office of the Rent Commissioner, together with the Rent Control Department, hereby directs all private hostel owners, facility managers, operators, and stakeholders within the student accommodation sector to place a temporary hold on all or any intended or proposed increment in hostel accommodation fees for the 2026/2027 academic year until further notice,” the statement said.
