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NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME

The scheme “NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME” is an initiative by the Govt. of West Bengal which envisages the construction of multi-storied Lower Income Group (LIG)/Middle Income Group (MIG) flats on the public lands belonging to the State Government, local bodies and parastatals.

Authority

State

Region

West Bengal

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

Monthly family income should be ₹15,000 or less for the Lower Income Group (LIG).; Monthly family income should be ₹30,000 or less for the Middle Income Group (MIG).; The beneficiary should not have any pucca house/flat in his/her name, or in the name of any family (family includes spouse, unmarried sons or daughters) member in the state.; The applicant must be an inhabitant of the same district in which the project is to be implemented.; One applicant can apply for one flat only for his/her family. Any person allotted with a flat in the scheme cannot apply for the same scheme in another project in his/her district.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the aim of the scheme “NIJASHREE Housing Scheme”?

Under this scheme, a `Basha' (house) will be allotted to all the people belonging to the Lower Income Group (LIG) and the Middle Income Group (MIG) by lottery on an ownership basis.

How are flats allotted to the beneficiaries under the “NIJASHREE Housing Scheme”?

The selection of beneficiaries and allotment of flats will be done through a transparent lottery in the respective district/sub-division.

Who is eligible under this scheme?

The person who belongs to the Lower Income Group (LIG) and the Middle Income Group (MIG) is eligible for the scheme.

What should be the monthly family income of the person belonging to LIG?

The monthly family income should be [?]15,000 or less.

What should be the monthly family income of the person belonging to MIG?

The monthly family income should be [?]30,000.

Is a beneficiary having any pucca house/flat in his/her name eligible under this scheme?

No, the beneficiary should not have any pucca house/flat in his/her name, or in the name of any family (family includes spouse, unmarried sons or daughters) member in the state.

Is it mandatory for an applicant to be an inhabitant of the same district in which the project is to be implemented for availing of the benefits of the scheme?

Yes, the applicant must be an inhabitant of the same district in which the project is to be implemented.

Where can I get application form?

A sample application form and a soft copy of the brochure will be available at the website www.wbhousing.gov.in (NIJASHAREE Housing) and at the concerned District Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Officer's office.

Can one applicant apply for more than one flat for his/her family?

No, one applicant can apply for one flat only for his/her family. Any person allotted a flat in the scheme cannot apply for the same scheme in another project in his/her district.

What is the application fee?

Application fee, at the rate of 2500 for 1BHK and 25000 for 2BHK, will be charged from the beneficiary at the time of application. This amount will be adjusted with the unit cost and is refundable for unsuccessful applicants.