Rental Housing Scheme
The scheme aims to provide rental housing to individuals and families from lower and middle-income groups, address housing shortages, prevent unauthorized settlements, and promote orderly urban development. It benefits Grade Third and Grade Fourth employees and eligible non-government individuals.
About This Scheme
Benefits
Rental Housing Provision: Provides rental housing to needy people, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas.- Employment-based Accommodation: Offers accommodation specifically for Grade Third and Grade Fourth government or semi-government employees.- Non-government Eligibility: Benefits eligible non-government individuals without property in the area.- Urban Development: Helps reduce unauthorized settlements by offering planned housing.- Transparent Allocation: Ensures transparent allotment through a draw-of-lots system as per Honourable Gauhati High Court directions.- Geographic Coverage: Supports urban and semi-urban housing needs across Assam with 2,322 rental flats constructed, of which 1,858 are located in greater Guwahati.- Urban Planning Support: Contributes to urban planning and stability by managing migration and housing demand.- Housing Categories: Housing types include Middle Income Group, Lower Income Group, and Economically Weaker Section categories.
Conditions
Payment of rent and security deposit as per allotment order.
Compliance with all terms and conditions outlined under Section 15(1) of the Assam State Housing Board Rules, 1976.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦3 Recent Passport Size Photograph
- ✦Birth Certificate or Age Proof Certificate
- ✦Occupation Details
- ✦Income Certificate
- ✦Group Photograph of Family Members
- ✦An Affidavit Stating No House or Landed Property in the Respective District Where Rental Housing Scheme is Located
- ✦Non Drawal of Housing Loan Certificate from Appropriate Authority
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government