AI SummaryHalpati Housing Scheme provides financial assistance of ₹1,20,000 for self-constructed houses to eligible Halpati, Talaviya, and Nayaka community members residing in rural areas of South Gujarat. This government scheme supports the housing needs of Scheduled Tribe families by offering direct cash support to help them own safe and durable homes.
Gujarat government runs this housing support through the Gujarat Landless Labourers and Halpati Housing Board under the Tribal Development Department. The scheme has been in place since 1963 and continues in 2026. Along with the regular ₹1,20,000 subsidy, the government has now raised the reconstruction support for old and damaged Halpati houses to ₹1,70,000 per unit.
Halpati Housing Scheme
Halpati Housing Scheme creates a path to safe and lasting homes for families in rural South Gujarat. It helps the Halpati, Talaviya, and Nayaka community members who belong to Scheduled Tribes to build their own houses. The money goes directly into the bank accounts of eligible people in districts such as Surat, Tapi, Valsad, Navsari, Narmada, Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, and Vadodara.
Unlike housing schemes that hand over a ready-built house, this scheme gives the beneficiary cash support to construct the house on their own land or on a plot allotted by the government. The amount is released in stages as the construction moves forward. Since the scheme started, the subsidy amount has been raised several times to keep up with the rising cost of material and labour.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Halpati Housing Scheme |
| Level | State |
| State | Gujarat |
| Beneficiary Type | Individual |
| Category | Housing and Shelter |
| Benefit Type | Direct Cash Transfer |
| Main Department | Tribal Development Department |
| New House Subsidy | ₹1,20,000 |
| Reconstruction Subsidy | ₹1,70,000 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
Benefits
This scheme offers a total financial support of ₹1,20,000 to help build a new home. This amount is given in stages to match the construction milestones. For families whose Halpati houses are 20 years old or older and have become damaged or unsafe to live in, the government now provides ₹1,70,000 per unit to rebuild the house.
This higher reconstruction amount was fixed through a resolution of the Tribal Development Department dated 04/09/2025. It applies to houses built earlier under the Halpati Housing Scheme, the Personal Housing Scheme, or any other housing scheme where the government gave a loan or subsidy.
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, a person should meet the following criteria:
- Must belong to the Halpati, Talaviya, or Nayaka community, which is recognised under Scheduled Tribes.
- Must be a permanent resident of the rural areas in the listed South Gujarat districts, which include Surat, Tapi, Valsad, Navsari, Narmada, Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, or Vadodara.
- For the main scheme, the family must currently live in a kachcha house and can build a pucca house on their own land or on a plot given by the government.
- For the reconstruction support, the existing Halpati house must be 20 years old or older and damaged or not fit to live in.
Application Process
The application process is offline. Applicants can collect the form from the Gandhinagar Head Office or the sub-offices in Surat and Valsad during official working hours.
STEP 1 - Visit the Gandhinagar Head Office or the designated sub-offices in Surat or Valsad and ask for the official application form.
STEP 2 - Fill in all the details correctly and gather the required documents with self-attested copies.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed application at the Surat or Valsad sub-office and collect a signed acknowledgment receipt that carries the date and a unique reference number.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Valid Age Proof
- Bank Passbook or a Cancelled Cheque for account verification
- Caste Certificate confirming tribal status
- Proof of residence
- Ration Card
- Recent passport-size photographs
References
Official Halpati Housing Board page on Tribal Development Department website
Official scheme guidelines on Gujarat e-District portal
Application form for construction under Halpati Housing Scheme
Application form for reconstruction of old Halpati houses
FAQ's
Who is eligible to apply for Halpati Housing Scheme?
Members of the Halpati, Talaviya, or Nayaka castes who are listed as Scheduled Tribes and live in rural areas of the covered South Gujarat districts can apply.
What is the amount of financial support offered?
The government provides ₹1,20,000 for building a new pucca house. For rebuilding a 20-year-old damaged Halpati house, the support is now ₹1,70,000 per unit.
How is the money delivered?
The amount is released in stages during construction and transferred directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.
Are urban areas included in this scheme?
No, this scheme is made for residents of rural areas in the listed South Gujarat districts.
Is there an income limit for applicants?
No, there is no specific family income limit to qualify for this support.
Where can I get the application form?
Forms can be collected from the Gandhinagar Head Office or the sub-offices in Surat and Valsad. The official application forms are also available as PDFs on the Tribal Development Department website.
Is there a fee for the application process?
No, the application process is completely free.
Can I apply for this online?
No, the application is submitted offline at the designated government offices.