As we all know that house is one of the most important means for living and now a days having your own home is a difficult task. Keeping an eye on it, the Government of Gujarat State has launched the Gujarat Housing Board Scheme. This scheme provides affordable houses specially for the people who falls under EWS (Economically Weaker Section), LIG (Low Income Groups) or MIG (Middle Income Groups). To receive more information, candidates can visit the official website at https://gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in/. In this article we will discuss about the Scheme in details including Key Highlights, Objectives, Benefits & Features, Eligibility Criteria, Required Documents, Procedure to Apply, etc.
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About Gujarat Housing Board Scheme
Gujarat Housing Board came into existence to improve the living standard of a common people who belongs to economically weaker section of society by providing houses at an affordable price which will help in their economic condition. The Board came into existence on 1st May 1960 and was established in 1961 after the formation of separate states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. 522 LIG-II units at Bhuj have been completed by Gujarat Housing Board having 135 sq. carpet area with one Bed Room, Hall and Kitchen. About 1,76,830 houses were constructed by Gujarat Housing Board. To make the procedure transparent, the computer draws are now conducted by NIC in the presence of concerned applicant.
Key Highlights of Gujarat Housing Board Scheme
Name of the Scheme | Gujarat Housing Board Scheme |
Launched By | Gujarat Housing Board with State Government of Gujarat |
Objective | To provide affordable houses |
Beneficiaries | Citizens of Gujarat State |
Benefits | Help the people to buy their own house at affordable price |
State | Gujarat |
Year | 2024 |
Mode of Transfer | DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) |
Form of Benefit | Housing Facility |
Hosting Site | NIC (National Informatics Center) |
Mode of Application | Online |
Official Website | https://gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in/ |
Objectives of Gujarat Housing Board Scheme
Few objectives of launching the Gujarat Housing Board Scheme are as follows:
- The primary objective is to provide affordable houses to the people who falls under EWS (Economically Weaker Section), LIG (Low Income Groups) or MIG (Middle Income Groups).
- Gujarat Housing Board was established across the urban areas like Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and in towns like Bhuj, Vapi, Bharuch, Veraval, Porbandar and Gandhidham etc.
- The Board is developing multi storied houses with many facilities like RCC roads, water supply, paver block, vitrified tiles flooring, granite kitchen and fancy elevators.
- These houses are certified with earthquake shocks resistance.
- Board also gives the assurance to the liability of 10 years defect to the beneficiaries.
Benefits & Features of Gujarat Housing Board Scheme
Here are some benefits & features of Gujarat Housing Board Scheme, which are as follows:
- People from economically weaker section of society will receive affordable houses under this scheme.
- Multi storied houses with many facilities such as RCC roads, water supply, paver block, vitrified tiles flooring, granite kitchen and fancy elevators will be provided by the Board.
- These houses build under Gujarat Housing Board are certified with earthquake shocks resistance.
- The Board is also providing the assurance to the liability of 10 years defect to the beneficiaries.
- This Housing Board is established across the state in urban areas like Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and in many towns like Bhuj, Vapi, Bharuch, Veraval, Porbandar and Gandhidham etc.
- The computer draws are now conducted by NIC in the presence of concerned applicant to make the procedure transparent.
- About 1,76,830 houses were constructed by Gujarat Housing Board.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
- Age of the applicant should be 18 years old or above.
- Applicant shouldn’t have applied for any other state government housing scheme.
- Applicant should not have his own house or property in the country.
Required Documents
To avail the benefit under Gujarat Housing Board Scheme, candidates should have these following documents:
- Aadhar Card
- Address Proof
- Residence Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Passport size Photograph
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
Application Procedure for Gujarat Housing Board Scheme
To apply for Gujarat Housing Board Scheme, please follow the below mentioned steps:
- Visit the Official Website at https://gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in/.
- On homepage click on “Click here” under “Online Application Forms” option.
- Another page will appear on your screen.
- Enter the required details asked in the form.
- Click on “Submit” button to complete the process.
Procedure to Check Gujarat Housing Scheme Status
To check the Gujarat Housing Scheme Status, please follow the below mentioned steps:
- Visit the Official Website at https://gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in/.
- On homepage click on “Online Application Forms” option.
- Another page will appear on your screen.
- Enter the required details such as Application Number and select the scheme as asked in the form.
- Click on “Search” button to check the status.
Contact Details
- Housing Chairman
- Gujarat Housing Board
- Phone No:- 079-27447004
FAQs
The primary objective of launching Gujarat Housing Board Scheme is to provide affordable houses to the people who falls under EWS (Economically Weaker Section), LIG (Low Income Groups) or MIG (Middle Income Groups).
People living in urban areas and cannot afford houses and who comes from economically weaker section of society will receive affordable houses under Gujarat Housing Board Yojana.
Permanent resident of Gujarat State whose age is 18 years old or above and the applicant shouldn’t have applied for any other state government housing scheme are eligible for Gujarat Housing Board Scheme. And the applicant should not have his own house or property in the country can apply for the scheme.
Gujarat Housing Board launched Gujarat Housing Board Yojana however Gujarat Housing Board came into existence on 1st May 1960 and was established in 1961 after the formation of separate states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.