Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) is the most popular schemes of the central government which was launched to ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households. The beneficiaries include Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories, including slum dwellers.
Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
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- Slum rehabilitation of eligible Slum Dwellers with participation of private developers using land as a resource.
- Promotion of Affordable Housing through Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS). EWS: Annual Household Income up to Rs.3,00,000; house sizes upto 30 sq.m; LIG: Annual Household Income from Rs.3,00,001 to Rs.6,00,000; house sizes upto 60 sq.m; MIG I: Annual Household Income from Rs. 6,00,001 to Rs. 12,00,000; house sizes upto 160 sq.m; MIG II: Annual Household Income from Rs.12,00,001 and 18,00,000; house sizes upto 200 sq.m
- Affordable Housing in Partnership with Public & Private sectors: Central Assistance per EWS house in projects where 35% of houses are for EWSs
- Subsidy for Beneficiary-Led individual house construction /enhancement: For individuals of EWS category requiring individual house (separate project for such beneficies).
Eligibility Criteria of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
1. The family identifies as one of the following –
a) Economically Weaker Section (EWS): households with annual income up to ₹ 3,00,000.
b) Low Income Group (LIG): households with annual income between ₹ 3,00,001 and ₹ 6,00,000.
c) Middle Income Group-1 (MIG-1): households with annual income between ₹ 6,00,001 and ₹ 12,00,000.
d) Middle Income Group-2 (MIG-2): households with annual income between ₹ 12,00,001 and ₹ 18,00,000.
2. The applicant or his/her family members must not be owning a pucca house in any part of the country.
3. The family must comprise of husband/wife and unmarried children.
4. The town/city in which the family resides must be covered under the scheme.
5. The family MUST NOT have previously availed the benefits of any housing-related schemes set up by the Government of India.
How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
You can apply for the scheme through Online or Offline mode.
Online Application Process:
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website of PMAY-Urban.
- Step 2: Select the ‘Citizen Assessment’ option and click on the applicable choice: “For Slum Dwellers” or “Benefits under other three components”.
- Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar Card details. This will redirect you to the online application form. In the form, fill in all the mandatory details, and upload the required documents. The details to be filled include name, contact number, other personal details, bank account and income details, among others.
- Step 4: At the bottom of the form, click ‘Save’ and enter the Captcha code. The application is now complete and a print can be taken at this stage for future reference.
Offline Application Process:
- Step 1: Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) near you.
- Step 2: Purchase the application form by paying ₹ 25 (plus GST) at the counter.
- Step 3: In the form, fill in all the mandatory details, and attach copies of the required documents. The details to be filled include name, contact number, other personal details, bank account and income details, among others.
- Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form at the CSC.
Required Documents for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
- Aadhaar Number (or Aadhaar/ Aadhaar Enrolment ID)
- Self-Certificate / Affidavit as Proof of Income.
- Identity and Residential Proof (PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License)
- Proof of Minority Community (if the applicant belongs to a Minority Community)
- Proof of Nationality
- EWS Certificate / LIG Certificate / MIG Certificate (as applicable)
- Salary Slips
- IT Return Statements
- Property Valuation Certificate
- Bank Details and Account Statement
- Affidavit / Proof that the applicant does not own a ‘pucca’ house
- Affidavit / Proof that the applicant is constructing a home under the scheme
You can find FAQ related to the Schemes here.