Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)

The central government’s flagship affordable-housing scheme for urban households, offering interest subsidy and central assistance toward a pucca house.

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Government Scheme

Quick Information

Category
Government Scheme
Department
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Government Level
Central Government
Official Portal
pmaymis.gov.in
Last Verified
2026-09-06

Overview

Check complete pmay u scheme details to apply for affordable urban housing financial assistance and interest subsidy support across India. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) is a flagship housing mission launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, to provide pucca houses to eligible urban families.

What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U)?

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban addresses the housing shortage in urban regions by assisting economically weaker sections and middle-income groups to construct, purchase, or renovate their own homes. Under the upgraded PMAY-U 2.0 framework, the scheme continues to provide structured financial support to eligible beneficiaries across urban local bodies in India.

Important Information

Eligibility & Benefits

Eligibility
Urban households in the EWS, LIG, or MIG income categories who do not own a pucca house anywhere in India. Under the Interest Subsidy Scheme vertical, annual household income limits apply (EWS/LIG/MIG bands as published on the official portal).
Benefits
Interest subsidy on home loans, and central assistance of up to ₹2.5 lakh per housing unit under applicable verticals, along with Direct Benefit Transfer of the subsidy amount.
Required documents
Aadhaar card, income proof, address proof, an affidavit declaring no pucca house is owned by the applicant's family.

How to Apply

Application process
Apply online through the official PMAY-Urban portal, or through the Common Service Centre / Urban Local Body in the applicant's city.

Official Source

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Source: PMAY-U Official Portal, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Last verified: 2026-09-06

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