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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

State ResidencyCitizen of India
Age Limits21 to 70 years
Family Income CapEWS, LIG, and MIG income limits
Social Class / CategoryAll categories

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)

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Apply through the PMAY-U Portal (pmaymis.gov.in) or CSCs

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?
Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) provides a direct cash grant of Rs. 1.5 Lakhs to EWS urban families to build or renovate their own homes on personal land.

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Scheme Details

State / CentralCentral Government
AuthorityState Housing Boards / Municipalities
SubcategoryUrban Housing
Launch DateJune 2015
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline1800-11-3377 / 1800-11-6117