Atal Ghar Aawaas Yojana Maharashtra 2026 � Affordable Housing for EWS/LIG, ₹1.80 Lakh Subsidy

What is the Atal Ghar Aawaas Yojana Maharashtra?

Maharashtra's Atal Ghar Aawaas Yojana is the state's affordable housing initiative aimed at helping Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low Income Group (LIG) families own a pucca home. It is fully integrated with the central PM Awas Yojana 2.0, so eligible households can receive an interest subsidy on their home loan rather than buying a house entirely out of pocket. You can read more about the wider housing programme on the dedicated scheme page.

The scheme runs under the "Majhe Ghar, Majha Adhikar" (My Home, My Right) policy, with Maharashtra targeting the construction of 35 lakh houses by 2030 for families that currently do not own a permanent home. For a comparison with other national housing benefits, see our overview of central government schemes.

For example, consider a hypothetical Pune-based family with a combined annual income of about ₹2.8 lakh that takes a home loan to buy a small flat. As an EWS household, they could receive an interest subsidy of up to ₹1.80 lakh credited towards their loan, sharply reducing their monthly EMI burden over the years. This example is illustrative only — your actual benefit depends on your loan amount, eligibility and the subsidy rules in force when you apply.

Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria 2026

• ✅ EWS families with annual household income up to ₹3 lakh
• ✅ LIG families with annual household income between ₹3 lakh and ₹6 lakh
• ✅ Residents of urban areas in Maharashtra
• ✅ Families where no member already owns a pucca (permanent) house
• ✅ Female co-ownership is preferred — the property in the wife's name (jointly) is encouraged
• ❌ Households that already own a pucca home anywhere in India
• ❌ Families with annual income above the LIG ceiling (check the official portal for the exact upper limit)
• ❌ Applicants without valid identity and income proof, until documents are furnished

How to Apply — Step-by-Step 2026

1. Visit the portal: Go to pmaymis.gov.in, the official PM Awas Yojana portal used for this scheme.
2. Start Citizen Assessment: Click "Citizen Assessment" and select "For Slum Dwellers" or "Benefit under other 3 components", whichever applies to you.
3. Enter Aadhaar: Provide your Aadhaar number and complete the verification step.
4. Fill your details: Enter personal, family and income details accurately, including your EWS/LIG income category.
5. Submit and save your ID: Submit the form and carefully note down your Assessment ID for future reference.
6. Apply for the loan subsidy: For the interest subsidy, approach any empanelled bank with your PMAY Assessment ID and apply for a home loan.
7. State housing projects: For Maharashtra state housing projects, contact your Municipal Corporation or Urban Local Body (ULB).

Documents Required

Document requirements can vary by bank and by component, so always check the exact checklist on the official portal or with your empanelled bank before submitting.

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Important Dates & Deadlines 2026

• 🗓️ Applications are generally accepted year-round / no fixed last date is published in the scheme details — confirm the current window on pmaymis.gov.in.
• 🗓️ State housing target: 35 lakh houses by 2030 under "Majhe Ghar, Majha Adhikar".
• 🗓️ Interest subsidy applies for up to 12 years on the eligible loan portion — check your bank's sanction terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpline Numbers & Grievance Portal

• 📞 PMAY Helpline (toll-free): 1800-11-3377 / 1800-11-3388
• 🌐 Official portal: pmaymis.gov.in
• 🏛️ Local support: your Municipal Corporation / Urban Local Body (ULB) for state housing projects
• 📝 Grievances: central public grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in