PM Awas Yojana (Urban)
Managed by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (State Housing Boards / Municipalities)
About the Scheme
Flagship central housing mission aiming to provide all-weather concrete (pucca) houses with basic civic amenities to all eligible urban poor households.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) up to Rs. 2.67 Lakhs on housing loan interest rates
- •Direct central grant of Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for construction/extension of own houses under Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC)
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Prerequisites
- Must not own any other concrete/pucca house in any part of India in the name of any family member
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Apply through the PMAY-U Portal (pmaymis.gov.in) or CSCs
Submit application at local Municipal office / Urban Local Body office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Urban poor, slum dwellers, and middle income families in India without owned concrete houses
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Families already owning concrete homes in India
- ✗Rural residents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLC component under PMAY-U?
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