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How to apply for PMAY housing subsidy — Urban + Rural (2026)
Quick answer: PMAY has two streams: (1) PMAY-U (Urban) — Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for first home buyers — interest subsidy 3-6.5% on loan up to Rs 6L; (2) PMAY-G (Gramin) — direct grant Rs 1.2L (plain) or Rs 1.3L (hilly/NE) for landless/kuccha-house families to build pucca house. PMAY-U closed for new applications March 2022; PMAY 2.0 launched September 2024 with revised norms. PMAY-G ongoing; SECC 2011 list-based.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- PMAY-U: First-time home buyer · Annual income < Rs 6L (EWS), Rs 12L (LIG), Rs 18L (MIG-I), Rs 18-25L (MIG-II) · No pucca house anywhere in India
- PMAY-G: SECC 2011 deprivation criteria · No motorised 2-wheeler · No mechanised agri equipment · No bank loan above Rs 50K
Step-by-step process
- Check eligibility (PMAY-U 2.0) — pmay-urban.gov.in/PMAYMIS/Open/Beneficiary_DetailsViewer.aspx — verify income + first-home + no land status.
- PMAY-U: Apply online at pmaymis.gov.in — Fill Aadhaar + family income + employment proof. No fee.
- PMAY-U: Apply via bank/HFC — When taking home loan, bank applies CLSS on your behalf. Subsidy credited to loan account.
- PMAY-G: Check SECC 2011 inclusion — awaassoft.nic.in/netiay/Benificiary.aspx — search by Aadhaar / name / state. If not in list, apply for review at Block Office.
- PMAY-G: Block-level verification — BDO + Patwari verify house condition + Aadhaar + bank account.
- PMAY-G: Approval + sanction — Sanction in 3 instalments: Rs 25K (foundation) + Rs 50K (lintel) + Rs 50K (completion) — bank-credited.
- PMAY-G: Construction monitoring — GIS-tagged photos at each stage. Geotagging mandatory before next instalment.
- Track status — pmaymis.gov.in (urban) or awaassoft.nic.in (gramin). e-Receipt for both.
Where to apply, fee, and timeline
- Online portal: PMAY portal
- Offline: PMAY-U: Bank/Housing Finance Co (HFC) at home loan stage; or municipal helpdesk. PMAY-G: Block Development Office, Gram Panchayat.
- Fee: Free application · CLSS subsidy: 3-6.5% on loan up to Rs 6L · Direct grant (gramin): Rs 1.2-1.3L
- Timeline: PMAY-U: 30-90 days for CLSS subsidy credit · PMAY-G: 6-12 months from sanction to completion + final instalment
What documents to keep ready
See our complete checklist: Documents required for pmay housing — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.
Common issues + how to handle
- PMAY-U 1.0 application stuck — old applications honoured till March 2022 deadline. Anything later: PMAY 2.0 norms apply.
- SECC 2011 not showing your name — apply for Awaas Plus list inclusion at Block Office; verification by BDO.
- Bank refusing CLSS — approach SLBC (State-Level Bankers Committee) coordinator; cite RBI master circular on CLSS.
- Instalments delayed — file RTI to BDO + DRDA citing PMAY-G Operational Guidelines.
If your application is delayed or rejected — file an RTI
Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date. 2. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file. 3. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline. 4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days. 5. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.
Auto-fill the PIO details + your case: Open the RTI Drafter →
Or browse state-wise scheme procedures: All state portals + RTI templates
Track your application status: How to check status guide
Frequently asked questions
PMAY-U closed — what now?
PMAY 2.0 launched Sept 2024: revised income limits, focus on EWS/LIG, new urban poor categories. Apply at pmay-urban.gov.in.
Can I get PMAY for second home?
No — only first pucca house. Renovation of existing pucca house also not covered.
Land for PMAY-G — must I own land?
Yes — own house plot needed. Landless: state govt provides plot first under Indira Awaas Yojana (Land) component.
Subsidy taxable?
No — both CLSS and direct grant are exempt under §10(15A) Income Tax Act.
PMAY application stuck >90 days?
File RTI to MoHUA / BDO. Use our PMAY RTI generator.
Summary + what to do next
Bottom line: Apply at PMAY portal (https://pmay-urban.gov.in). Fee: Free application · CLSS subsidy: 3-6.5% on loan up to Rs 6L · Direct grant (gramin): Rs 1.2-1.3L. Timeline: PMAY-U: 30-90 days for CLSS subsidy credit · PMAY-G: 6-12 months from sanction to completion + final instalment. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- Start your application: PMAY portal
- Document checklist first: Required documents
- Track existing application: Status check guide
- If stuck — RTI Drafter: File an RTI in 5 minutes
- Talk to other citizens: AwaazRTI community
- Browse all how-to-apply guides: All 25 application guides
Related reading
Sources
- Official portal: https://pmay-urban.gov.in
- Citizen feedback collected via AwaazRTI (composite, identifying details removed).
- Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

