Documents required for PMAY (Gramin + Urban) application
Direct answer. PMAY-G applies to rural beneficiaries from SECC 2011 list; PMAY-U for urban EWS/LIG/MIG. Documents: SECC inclusion proof (rural) + Aadhaar + land documents (rural) OR address proof (urban) + bank account + income certificate (urban). Apply via BDO (rural) or CMO (urban).
Mandatory documents
Aadhaar (all family members) — Identity + DBT routing
SECC 2011 inclusion proof (PMAY-G) — Rural eligibility base; check at secc.gov.in
Land ownership / possession documents (PMAY-G) — Patta / khasra / sale deed / community-allotment
Income certificate (PMAY-U) — EWS Rs. 3L / LIG Rs. 6L / MIG-1 Rs. 12L / MIG-2 Rs. 18L
Bank account passbook + cancelled cheque — For DBT routing of instalments
Caste certificate — For priority allocation under SC/ST/Minority quotas
Photo + family composition affidavit — Standard supporting docs
Pre-construction site photographs — For PMAY-G geo-tag baseline
Self-declaration of no-other-house ownership — On Rs. 10 stamp paper
Aadhaar-bank linkage — Mandatory for DBT instalments
Optional / situational documents
PMAY-U Form (CSMC, AHP, BLC, ISSR — sub-scheme specific) — Choose right sub-scheme
Marriage certificate — For joint ownership claim post-marriage
Disability / Senior citizen certificate — For priority within scheme
NOC from gram panchayat / housing society — For specific scenarios
Construction estimates — For BLC sub-scheme of PMAY-U
Specifications + key rules
PMAY-G primary base is SECC 2011 — if your name is not on SECC, you may not qualify (some states have post-SECC additions).
PMAY-U has 4 sub-schemes: CSMC (subsidy on home loan), AHP (Affordable Housing in Partnership), BLC (Beneficiary-Led Construction), ISSR (In-Situ Slum Redevelopment).
Subsidy amount (PMAY-G): Rs. 1.2 lakh (plain area) / Rs. 1.3 lakh (hilly + difficult areas) released in 3-4 instalments tied to construction stages.
Subsidy amount (PMAY-U CSMC): EWS Rs. 1.5 lakh on home loan; CLSS interest subsidy 6.5% (EWS/LIG), 4% (MIG-1), 3% (MIG-2).
Geo-tag photos mandatory at foundation, lintel, roof, completion stages.
One house per family — joint ownership counts as one.
Where to apply
If you don't have all documents
If PMAY application is rejected or instalment delayed, file RTI to BDO/CMO for SECC eligibility + beneficiary list + instalment history + reason for hold.
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Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for PMAY-G if not in SECC 2011?
Generally no — but Maharashtra, TN, AP have post-SECC mechanisms. Check your state.
PMAY-U sub-scheme — which to apply for?
CSMC if buying home with loan; BLC if building on own land; ISSR if slum-dweller.
PMAY-G: when do I get the money?
Rs. 1.2 lakh in 3-4 stages: 25% on sanction, 25% on foundation, 25% on lintel, 25% on completion + geo-tag.
Can I get PMAY for upgrading my existing kutcha house?
Yes — PMAY-G covers upgradation of kutcha/semi-kutcha to pucca. Documents include current house photos.
NRI eligible?
No — PMAY for Indian residents only.
Summary + next steps
Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
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If rejected for “documents inadequate”: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
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Sources
Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
Official portal: linked in “Where to apply” above
RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.