🗓️Last Updated: June 2026

PM Awas Yojana 2026: Housing Scheme Eligibility, Apply Online & Status

PM Awas Yojana (PMAY) is India's flagship housing scheme providing financial assistance to the urban poor and rural households for construction or purchase of affordable pucca houses. PMAY has two components — PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G) — with different benefits, eligibility criteria, and application portals.

🔗pmaymis.gov.in (Urban) — Official Portal →

📋 Overview

PM Awas Yojana was launched in June 2015 with the vision of 'Housing for All' by 2022. The scheme has been extended to 2026 and beyond to cover remaining beneficiaries. It has two distinct programmes: PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U): Covers urban areas — cities, towns, and notified planning areas. Provides a Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) where beneficiaries get an interest subsidy on home loans. The subsidy ranges up to ₹2.67 lakh depending on the income category (EWS/LIG). The subsidy is credited upfront to the loan account, reducing the EMI. PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G): Covers rural areas. Provides a direct cash grant of ₹1.2 lakh (plains) to ₹1.3 lakh (hilly/northeastern states/difficult areas) for construction of a pucca house. Beneficiaries are selected from the SECC 2011 and PMAY-G awaas+ list. The money is transferred in instalments based on construction progress. As of 2026, over 3.5 crore houses have been completed under PMAY-G and over 1.2 crore houses sanctioned under PMAY-U.

✅ Eligibility

  • ✓PMAY-U: Economically Weaker Section (EWS) — annual household income up to ₹3 lakh; or Low Income Group (LIG) — income ₹3–6 lakh
  • ✓PMAY-U: The beneficiary family must not own a pucca house anywhere in India at the time of application
  • ✓PMAY-U: The woman (or co-owner) must be co-applicant for home loans — mandatory for EWS and LIG
  • ✓PMAY-U: Must not have availed any central housing scheme benefit earlier (e.g., Indira Awaas Yojana, JNNURM, RAY)
  • ✓PMAY-G: Families listed in SECC 2011 Awaas+ survey living in kutcha/dilapidated houses or houseless families
  • ✓PMAY-G: Priority to SC/ST families, freed bonded labourers, minorities, widows, disabled persons, and families with no adult male member aged 16–59
  • ✓PMAY-G: Beneficiary must not already own a pucca house anywhere in India
  • ✓Both PMAY-U and PMAY-G: Aadhaar linkage is mandatory for all adult family members

📁 Documents Required

▸Aadhaar card (all adult family members — mandatory)
▸Income certificate or salary slip (for PMAY-U to prove EWS/LIG category)
▸Ration card or BPL card (for PMAY-G and EWS applicants)
▸Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked for PMAY-G direct benefit transfer)
▸Affidavit declaring no pucca house owned anywhere in India (PMAY-U requirement)
▸Land/plot ownership documents (if applying for construction on owned land — PMAY-U BLC component)
▸Property documents / allotment letter (for PMAY-U beneficiary-led construction or in-situ slum redevelopment)
▸SECC 2011 data confirmation (auto-verified for PMAY-G — no separate document needed)
▸Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) toilet registration or commitment letter (mandatory for PMAY-G — house must have toilet)

💰Fees & Processing Time

Fee
Free — No application fee. PMAY-U credit subsidy is automatically credited by the National Housing Bank (NHB) to your home loan account after verification. PMAY-G grant is transferred directly to the beneficiary bank account in instalments based on construction progress.
Processing Time
PMAY-U: After approval, the CLSS subsidy (up to ₹2.67 lakh) is credited to your home loan account within 3–6 months of application through the lending institution. PMAY-G: First instalment released within 30 days of selection by Gram Panchayat; subsequent instalments based on geo-tagged photos of construction progress uploaded to the AwaasSoft/AwaasApp portal.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

  1. 1PMAY-Urban: Visit pmaymis.gov.in → 'Citizen Assessment' → 'For Slum Dwellers' or 'Benefits Under Other 3 Components'
  2. 2Enter your Aadhaar number and complete OTP verification
  3. 3Fill in the online application form: personal details, income, property details, bank account
  4. 4Upload required documents: income certificate, Aadhaar, land documents
  5. 5Note the application number for tracking at pmaymis.gov.in → 'Track Your Assessment Status'
  6. 6If you are taking a home loan, inform your bank about PMAY — the bank (PLFI) will file the claim for CLSS subsidy on your behalf
  7. 7PMAY-Gramin: Beneficiary selection is done by Gram Panchayat from SECC/Awaas+ list — no application needed
  8. 8PMAY-G: Check if your name is in the PMAY-G beneficiary list at pmayg.nic.in → 'Stakeholders' → 'IAY/PMAYG Beneficiary'
  9. 9PMAY-G: If not listed but believe you are eligible, contact your Gram Panchayat or Block Development Office
  10. 10Track PMAY-G construction progress and instalment status at pmayg.nic.in → 'MIS Reports'

🏢 How to Apply Offline

  1. 1PMAY-Urban: Visit nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or urban local body (Municipal Corporation/Town Panchayat) office
  2. 2Collect the PMAY-U application form and submit with required documents
  3. 3If taking a home loan from a bank, ask the bank's PMAY nodal officer to help file the CLSS subsidy claim
  4. 4PMAY-Gramin: Contact your Gram Pradhan (Sarpanch) or Gram Rozgar Sahayak to check if your name is in the Awaas+ list
  5. 5If eligible but not listed, submit a grievance through the Gram Panchayat or Block Development Office
  6. 6PMAY-G construction is monitored by AwaasSoft app — Gram Rozgar Sahayak uploads geo-tagged photos of each stage
  7. 7Visit the Block Development Office for any issues with instalment release

⚠️Common Problems & Solutions

✗PMAY-U CLSS subsidy not credited despite home loan disbursement
→The subsidy claim is filed by your lending institution (bank/NBFC) to NHB or HUDCO. Follow up with your bank's PMAY nodal officer with your application number. Ensure your application was submitted on pmaymis.gov.in and your bank has filed the claim. Subsidy can take 3–6 months. Check status at pmaymis.gov.in.
✗Name not found in PMAY-G beneficiary list
→Beneficiary selection for PMAY-G is based on SECC 2011 and Awaas+ survey. If your name is not listed, meet your Gram Pradhan and Block Development Officer. They can add eligible households through the Awaas+ Awaas app process. You can also raise a grievance at pmayg.nic.in if you believe you are eligible.
✗PMAY-G instalment stopped midway — construction halted
→Each instalment is released only after the Gram Rozgar Sahayak uploads geo-tagged construction photos. If instalments are stopped, ensure the photos are uploaded to the AwaasSoft/AwaasApp. Contact your Block Development Officer if there is a technical issue with the app. Also verify your bank account is active and Aadhaar-linked.
✗Applied for PMAY-U but was rejected — what to do?
→Check the rejection reason at pmaymis.gov.in. Common reasons: already owns a pucca house, income above the eligible limit, Aadhaar mismatch, or already availed a housing scheme. If you believe the rejection is wrong, file a grievance through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs portal or contact your ULB (Urban Local Body).
✗PMAY-G house quality is poor or contractor misbehaviour
→PMAY-G houses are built by the beneficiary themselves using the grant money — there is no contractor. If you are facing local pressure or corruption, call the PMAY-G helpline (1800-11-6446) or file a complaint at pmayg.nic.in → Public Grievance. You can also contact your local vigilance committee or Block Development Officer.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the difference between PMAY-Urban and PMAY-Gramin?

PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U) targets EWS and LIG families in cities and towns, providing a credit-linked interest subsidy (up to ₹2.67 lakh) on home loans. The portal is pmaymis.gov.in. PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G) targets rural households in SECC 2011 database living in kutcha houses, providing a direct cash grant of ₹1.2–1.3 lakh for construction. The portal is pmayg.nic.in. The eligibility, benefits, and application processes are completely different for the two.

Q.How much subsidy will I get under PMAY-U CLSS?

Under PMAY-U, EWS (income up to ₹3 lakh) and LIG (income ₹3–6 lakh) families get 6.5% interest subsidy on home loans up to ₹6 lakh, for a tenure of 20 years. The net present value (NPV) of this subsidy works out to approximately ₹2.67 lakh, which is credited upfront to your loan account, reducing your EMI. For MIG-I (₹6–12 lakh income) and MIG-II (₹12–18 lakh), CLSS has been discontinued as of 2022.

Q.How do I check if my PMAY application status?

PMAY-U: Visit pmaymis.gov.in → 'Track Your Assessment Status' → enter application number or Aadhaar number. PMAY-G: Visit pmayg.nic.in → 'Stakeholders' → 'IAY/PMAYG Beneficiary' → enter registration number or Aadhaar. You can see beneficiary status, instalment details, and construction progress.

Q.Can I apply for PMAY if I already own a small house or plot?

For PMAY-U, the benefit is available for those who do not own a pucca house anywhere in India. Owning a kutcha house or an incomplete structure does not disqualify you in some components (like BLC — Beneficiary Led Construction). For PMAY-G, owning a kutcha house actually qualifies you — the scheme is for families in kutcha or dilapidated houses. Owning a pucca house anywhere in India disqualifies you from both.

Q.Is it mandatory for the woman to be co-owner under PMAY?

For PMAY-U EWS and LIG categories, it is mandatory for the woman head of the household (or adult female member) to be co-owner of the property (or sole owner in the case of a female-headed household). This is a key condition for getting the CLSS subsidy. For PMAY-G, the house should ideally be registered in the woman's name or jointly.

Q.How is PMAY-G money paid — is it in instalments?

PMAY-G grant of ₹1.2–1.3 lakh is paid in 3 instalments: 1st instalment after foundation completion, 2nd after lintel level, 3rd after roof/completion. Each instalment is triggered by the Gram Rozgar Sahayak uploading geo-tagged construction photos on AwaasSoft. The money is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT.

Q.Can I sell the PMAY house immediately after getting it?

No. For PMAY-U, there is a lock-in period — the property cannot be sold for 5 years from the date of house allotment. For PMAY-G, the beneficiary is required to live in the house, and selling it defeats the purpose. Misuse of PMAY benefit can lead to recovery of the subsidy/grant amount.

Q.What if my PMAY-G house is completed but the final instalment has not been released?

The final instalment is released after the Gram Rozgar Sahayak uploads the completion photos (with geo-tagging) showing the house is complete with a toilet. If photos have been uploaded but instalment is stuck, contact your Block Development Officer. Also verify your bank account is active, Aadhaar-linked, and NPCI-mapped for DBT transfers.

📞Helpline & Support

  • ▸PMAY-Urban Helpline: 1800-11-6163 (toll-free) — National Housing Bank
  • ▸PMAY-Urban Helpline 2: 1800-11-3377, 1800-11-3388
  • ▸PMAY-Gramin Helpline: 1800-11-6446 (toll-free)
  • ▸PMAY-G official portal: pmayg.nic.in
  • ▸PMAY-U official portal: pmaymis.gov.in
  • ▸Email (PMAY-U): pmayurban@gov.in
  • ▸Grievance portal (PMAY-G): pmayg.nic.in → 'Public Grievance'
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