The Objective of the 'Chief Minister Housing Assistance Program is to provide durable roofing materials to improve their existing houses to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) an...
Three bundles of 9-foot-long GCI sheets (roofing material) for EWS households as an outright grant.
Construction of a durable house with a carpet area of a minimum of 19.20 sqm (207 sq. ft) with at least 2 rooms for LIG households as a credit-linked subsidy.
Financial assistance up to ₹75,000 under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for LIG houses.
Additional cost to be borne by beneficiary through own resources, MGNREGS, SRWP, or bank loan.
Houses to be constructed as per government-approved model (Annexure-A).
Land ownership and geo-tagging are mandatory for the beneficiary.
> **Note:**
> In case of Credit Linked Subsidy, funds are disbursed in installments through bank/post office account based on progress certified by the Housing Selection and Monitoring Committee.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a bona fide resident of the State of Meghalaya.
The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section (annual income up to ₹1,00,000) or the Low Income Group (income between ₹1,00,001 and ₹2,00,000).
The applicant should be 18 years of age or above.
The applicant should not have any other member from the same family living under the same roof as a beneficiary under the same scheme.
The applicant should not own a pucca house in their or any family member's name.
The applicant should possess their own land (for construction in case of a dwelling house).
The applicant should submit the EPIC (Electors' Photo Identity Card) or any other valid document as proof of residence.
The applicant should not have received any previous housing loan or financial aid from any other government source in their or their spouse’s name.
The applicant should construct the house personally and not through a contractor.
How to Apply
**Offline**
Visit the Block Development Officer (for rural areas) or District Housing Officer (for urban areas).
Obtain the prescribed printed application form issued by the Directorate of Housing.
Fill in the form with all personal, income, and housing details.
Attach required documents (EPIC, income certificate, land proof, etc.).
Submit the filled application to the same authority (BDO or DHO).
BDO/DHO prepares a list of beneficiaries and sends it to the Block/Urban Level Selection and Monitoring Committee.
The committee screens and approves the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Chief Minister Housing Assistance Programme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a bona fide resident of the State of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section (annual income up to ₹1,00,000) or the Low Income Group (income between ₹1,00,001 and ₹2,00,000).
1. The applicant should be 18 years of age or above...
What are the benefits of Chief Minister Housing Assistance Programme?
1. Three bundles of 9-foot-long GCI sheets (roofing material) for EWS households as an outright grant.
1. Construction of a durable house with a carpet area of a minimum of 19.20 sqm (207 sq. ft) with at least 2 rooms for LIG households as a credit-linked subsidy.
1. Financial assistance u...
How to apply online for Chief Minister Housing Assistance Programme?
**Offline**
Step 01: Visit the Block Development Officer (for rural areas) or District Housing Officer (for urban areas).
Step 02: Obtain the prescribed printed application form issued by the Directorate of Housing.
Step 03: Fill in the form with all personal, income, and housing details....