PM Awas Yojana Deadline Extended: Check Eligibility, How To Apply Online
The extension gives eligible residents extra time to sign up for the affordable housing scheme run by the Narendra Modi-led government.
The deadline to apply for benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana—the Centre's flagship affordable housing scheme—has been extended till December 2025.
Launched in 2015, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is designed to provide first-time homebuyers access to affordable housing. The scheme is aimed at providing pucca houses to the eligible beneficiaries from the underprivileged sections in both urban and rural areas, including lower income groups (LIG) and economically weaker sections (EWS).
According to official figures, more than 92.61 lakh homes have been built so far under the scheme. PMAY Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY Gramin (PMAY-G) are the two parts of the programme that serve the urban and rural populations, respectively.
Eligibility for PMAY
PMAY eligibility is based on social background, housing situation and income category of the applicant.
PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U)
To be eligible for PMAY-U, applicants must fall into one of the following category brackets and not already own a pucca house in India:
EWS: Annual income up to Rs 3 lakh
MIG-I: Annual income between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 9 lakh
LIG: Annual income between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 6 lakh
Slum dwellers: People who reside in informal communities
The beneficiaries may also include street vendors, rickshaw pullers, daily wage labourers, migrant workers, industrial workers and women from EWS and LIG categories, mainly widows and members of SC, ST, OBC and minority communities.
PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G)
Rural families found by the socio-economic and caste census (SECC) that fulfil the following requirements are given preference for PMAY-Gramin:
Do not own a house
Live in kutcha homes that have at least two rooms
Families with cars, pucca houses, or mechanised farming equipment, as well as those with refrigerators, big landholdings, taxable income, or other assets, are not eligible.
How To Apply For PMAY?
You can register or apply for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) offline at a Common Service Centre managed by the state government or online at the PMAY website.
Steps To Apply Online For PMAY-Urban:
Visit the official PMAY-U webpage.
Click on ‘Apply for PMAY-U 2.0’.
Read the instructions carefully and proceed.
Check your eligibility by providing the basic information.
Enter your Aadhaar number and use an OTP to confirm.
Complete the application and attach the necessary documents such as current address, bank account information, income, and personal information.
Enter the captcha code, check the information for accuracy, and then submit it.
Steps To Apply Online For PMAY-Gramin
Visit the PMAY-G portal.
Enter your personal information and submit the permission form.
If your name appears, search for it and select it.
Complete the bank and other scheme-related fields.
Local authorities will complete the final submission.
Documents Required For PMAY Application
Identity proof: Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or driving license.
Income proof: Payslips, bank statements, or income tax returns.
Address proof: Latest utility bill, rental agreement, or any other relevant document from an authorised body.
Property documents: Sale deed, registration papers, or any other evidence of purchase.
Bank account details: Passbook or bank statement.
Additional certificates: Affidavit stating that neither the applicant nor their family is the owner of a pucca house.
The 'Citizen Assessment' section allows beneficiaries to click on 'Track your Assessment Status' to monitor the progress of their applications and the building of their houses.
