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West Bengal Housing Board / WBHIDCO 2026 — Affordable Housing Kolkata
📍 Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, West BengalLast updated:
💰 Benefit
Affordable West Bengal housing + planned WBHIDCO New Town Kolkata flats
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Key Facts
- Price Range
- ₹10 lakh – ₹1.5 crore
- Flat / Plot Types
- EWS, LIG, MIG, HIG
- Application Fee
- ₹500
- Next Lottery
- Periodic schemes
| Price Range | ₹10 lakh – ₹1.5 crore |
| Flat / Plot Types | EWS, LIG, MIG, HIG |
| Application Fee | ₹500 |
| Next Lottery (Expected) | Periodic schemes |
🚀 Apply at WBHIDCO
https://www.wbhidcoltd.com
About WBHIDCO West Bengal Housing
West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) and West Bengal State Housing Board develop housing across West Bengal. WBHIDCO is best known for developing New Town Kolkata (Rajarhat) — one of India's most successful planned satellite cities. Also develops housing in Howrah, Durgapur, Asansol, Siliguri, Kharagpur. Periodic flat allotment schemes with EWS-LIG-MIG-HIG categories.
✅ Eligibility for WBHIDCO West Bengal Housing
- ✓West Bengal domicile (preferred)
- ✓Indian citizen 18+
- ✓Income limits
- ✓Aadhaar + PAN
📄 Documents Required for WBHIDCO West Bengal Housing
- 📄Aadhaar
- 📄PAN
- 📄WB Domicile
- 📄Income certificate
- 📄Caste certificate
- 📄Bank passbook
📝 How to Apply for WBHIDCO West Bengal Housing (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit wbhidcoltd.com or wbhb.gov.in during active scheme notification window
- 2Register with Aadhaar + PAN + mobile number
- 3Fill personal details, income level, and West Bengal domicile information
- 4Select preferred city/location (New Town Kolkata/Howrah/Durgapur etc.) and flat category (EWS/LIG/MIG/HIG)
- 5Upload documents — Aadhaar, PAN, WB domicile, income certificate, caste certificate, bank passbook
- 6Pay ₹500 application fee + refundable earnest money per category online
- 7Submit application and save acknowledgment number
- 8Check computerised lottery results on official draw date at the portal
- 9Winners pay balance flat cost per instalment schedule; non-winners refunded within 60 days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — WBHIDCO West Bengal Housing
▶What is WBHIDCO and how is it different from West Bengal Housing Board?
WBHIDCO (West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation) is the new-generation housing+infrastructure body that developed New Town Kolkata (Rajarhat). West Bengal Housing Board is the older state housing body covering rest of WB. WBHIDCO focuses on planned satellite cities (Rajarhat is the prime example) while WBHB does conventional state housing.
▶What is New Town Kolkata (Rajarhat) and is it good?
New Town Kolkata (developed by WBHIDCO) is one of India's most successful planned satellite cities. 30,000+ acres, well-planned roads, metro connectivity (Phase 2 metro), educational institutions (IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur extension), IT parks (Sector V Salt Lake adjacent). Excellent for IT professionals, family settlement, retirement. Property appreciation 8-12% annually.
▶How affordable are WBHIDCO Kolkata flats?
New Town WBHIDCO: EWS 1RK ₹10-15 lakh; LIG 1BHK ₹18-30 lakh; MIG 2BHK ₹35-65 lakh; HIG 3BHK ₹75 lakh-1.5 crore. Significantly cheaper than central Kolkata private builders. Plus you get planned infrastructure, parks, metro connectivity.
▶Which WB cities have housing board projects?
Kolkata (New Town, Rajarhat, Salt Lake, Howrah outskirts), Howrah, Durgapur (industrial city), Asansol (coal/industrial), Siliguri (gateway to NE), Kharagpur, Burdwan, Malda. New Town gets the most active schemes; other cities have smaller periodic launches.
▶Is West Bengal good for property investment?
Mixed. WB has slower growth than south/west India but offers value at lower entry prices. New Town Kolkata is the bright spot — among India's top satellite city investments. Outside New Town, growth is moderate (5-8% annually). Lower property prices but limited buyer pool for resale.
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