Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban
Ongoing scheme
This scheme runs continuously. Enrolment follows the standing process described below.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Beneficiaries | Urban residents (EWS, LIG, and MIG categories) |
| Key Benefit (ISS) | Interest subsidy up to ₹1.80 Lakh on home loans |
| Official Portal | pmay-urban.gov.in |
About the Scheme (The 2.0 Upgrade)
Launched in late 2024, PMAY-U 2.0 is the completely revamped version of the urban housing mission. The biggest change is the replacement of the old Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) with the new Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). Under ISS, the government provides a massive financial discount to middle-class and low-income families taking a home loan to buy their first pucca house in a city.
Exact Financials: The New ISS Subsidy Rules
If you are taking a home loan from a bank to buy an apartment or build a house:
- The Subsidy: You get a 4% interest subsidy on the first ₹8 Lakh of your home loan.
- Maximum Benefit: The total maximum subsidy you can receive is ₹1.80 Lakh.
- Loan Limits (Strict Rule): Your total home loan amount must not exceed ₹25 Lakh, and the total value of the property you are buying must not exceed ₹35 Lakh. If your flat costs ₹40 Lakh, you are immediately disqualified.
- Disbursement (Hidden Change): Unlike the old CLSS where the subsidy was paid upfront, the new ISS subsidy is credited to your loan account in 5 yearly installments to reduce your principal outstanding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Income Categories: EWS: Annual household income up to ₹3 lakh. LIG: Annual household income ₹3–6 lakh. * MIG: Annual household income ₹6–9 lakh.
- First-Time Buyer: The beneficiary (or their spouse/unmarried children) must not own a pucca house anywhere in India.
- Women Ownership: The house must be owned or co-owned by a female member of the family (mandatory for EWS/LIG).
Exact Navigation Path: How to Claim the Subsidy
- Demand Registration: Before applying for a loan, you must register your housing demand on the unified PMAY-U 2.0 portal.
- Apply for Loan: Go to a bank or housing finance company (HFC) empaneled under PMAY. Apply for a standard home loan.
- Declare Intent: While filling out the loan form, tick the box indicating you want to claim the PMAY-U 2.0 ISS subsidy.
- Bank Verification: The bank processes your loan. Once approved, the bank itself logs into the Central Nodal Agency (CNA) portal and uploads your details.
- Geo-tagging: The property must be geo-tagged (using the PMAY-U app) by the lender or municipal authority to prove it exists.
- Release: The government approves the file and sends the first installment of the subsidy directly to the bank, which cuts down your loan principal.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Portal | pmay-urban.gov.in |
FAQs
Sources and review
Facts in this guide were last checked against the official sources below on . Rules can change after that date, so confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Official sources used
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Official Portal (opens in a new tab) — Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, GoI (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
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