Government of Goa has launched an ambitious housing initiative called the Goa Majhe Ghar Yojana, aimed at providing affordable housing. Under this scheme government aims to regularise more than 50,000 houses across the state. This scheme aims to protect old Goan homes from demolition and help residents get ownership at fair rates based on the year of construction.
By offering this scheme government provides secure housing. This scheme aims to give legal cover to old houses and regularize up to 400 sqm on government. For now, application is offline only. Online forms and PDF download may open later on goaonline.gov.in. Here we will discuss about Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme, its main purpose, benefits, eligibility, ineligibility, required documents, and how to apply.
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Majhe Ghar Yojana
The Majhi Ghar Scheme launched by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to provide affordable and secure homes to thousands of citizens across the state. Under the scheme approx 50% of Goa’s population gets access to quality and affordable housing facilities. Under this scheme government aims to provide land at minimum circle rates.
Overview Of the Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme
| Scheme name | Majhe Ghar Yojana |
| Purpose | Regularization of eligible houses on government or community land |
| Form availability | Deputy Collector and Mamlatdar offices (offline) |
| Area limit | Up to 400 sqm |
| Rates by build year | Pre-1972: 25 per sqm; 1973-1986: 50% of minimum circle rate; 1987-2000: 75% of minimum circle rate |
| Commercial penalty | 20 percent |
| Form submission window | Within six months from form issue date |
| Who can apply | Permanent residents of Goa meeting year-of-construction and land criteria |
| Official portal | goaonline.gov.in |
All the residents of Goa will receive the 400 sqm with a two-meter buffer and the plinth area in government land. Government wants 100 percent coverage of eligible pre-1972 houses within a clear timeline.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be permanent citizens of Goa.
- The applicant or any family member should not own a house anywhere in Goa.
- This scheme targets families belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
- Benefits will be distributed through local Gram Panchayat units to ensure fair access.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card, residence proof, and mobile number for contact updates and identity match
- Birth certificate or other age proof to support year-wise eligibility where needed
- Income certificate if asked in special cases by office for category identification
- House papers like old records, tax receipts, electricity bill, water bill, or any village level record that helps prove long use and house age
- Bank account details for any refund or transaction reference that may arise during processing
- Recent passport size photographs as per size asked on the form cover page
- Caste certificate only if the office list for your area mentions it as required
How to Apply Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme Online
Step 1: Firstly, applicants need to visit the official portal to apply for this scheme
Step 2: After that, the homepage will appear on the applicant’s desktop. Applicants need to click on the option called “Apply Online.”
Step 3: Now, a new page will appear on the applicant’s desktop, and an application form will open on the new page
Step 4: After that, applicants need to enter all the required details that are asked for
Step 5: Now, applicants need to review all the details and click on the Submit option to complete the process.
Through this scheme government provides two types of land, such as government land and commercial land. All applicants need to visit the official portal to apply for this scheme.