Follows plans to shake-up work permit system
The enterprise minister insists housing is at the top of governments priorities.
It follows the announcement of the intention to abolish work permits in the hopes of attracting more skilled workers to the Isle of Man.
Manx Radio understands there would still be checks in place for those with criminal records as part of the reforms.
Minister Tim Johnston was asked where all these additional people are expected to live:
TT 2026: Three races due to take place today
Supersport, Sportsbike and Senior Races all on the schedule
Police say they've seen a spike in drug offences on the IOM this week
Possession and production among the key crimes being picked up
German TT visitors fined after flouting speed limit
Pair spotted doing 95mph in 50mph zone
£50K prize pot to be split between sidecar competitors
Follows cancellation of class at TT 2026
Southern 100 planning to run classic sidecars for 2026
It's after modern machines were excluded from July event