AI SummaryNijasharee Housing Scheme is a subsidised housing plan of the Government of West Bengal for Lower Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) families. Under this scheme, the state builds multi-storied flats on government land and gives permanent ownership to selected families through a clear lottery process. Land cost is not added to the flat price, so it works like a built-in subsidy.
Housing Department, Government of West Bengal manages the scheme, and its official page was updated on 12 August 2026. A 1BHK flat for LIG families costs about ₹7.20 lakh and a 2BHK flat for MIG families costs about ₹9.28 lakh on average. Applications are now accepted online and no processing fee is charged.
Nijasharee Housing Scheme Details
Under this scheme, each housing block has at least 16 flats in a G + 3 building constructed on land owned by the state government, local bodies or parastatals. The flat price covers construction, plumbing and internal electrification, while offsite items such as boundary walls, internal roads, drainage and campus lighting are paid for from other development plans.
Selection is done through a clear lottery organised by the District Magistrate in each district or sub-division. Construction of a project starts only after 80% of the flats in a block are booked, and the District Level Implementation Committee screens all applications before the draw.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nijasharee Housing Scheme |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | LIG and MIG families |
| Beneficiary State | West Bengal |
| Category | Housing and Shelter, Social Welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Ownership of flat at subsidised price |
| Main Department | Housing Department, Government of West Bengal |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Money | ₹2,500 for 1BHK and ₹5,000 for 2BHK |
| Official Website | housing.wb.gov.in |
Key Features
Main features of this housing scheme are given below.
- Building Design: Every block has at least 16 flats in a G + 3 format, so government land is used well.
- Flat Sizes: LIG families get 1BHK flats with a minimum built-up area of 35.15 square metres (378 sq ft), while MIG families get 2BHK flats with at least 50.96 square metres (559 sq ft).
- Clear Costing: The unit cost includes construction, plumbing and electrification. Land cost is left out and treated as a subsidy.
- No Extra Infrastructure Charge: Boundary walls, internal roads, drainage and campus lighting are not added to the flat price.
- Loan Support: Housing Department helps eligible families get Credit Linked Subsidy and interest subvention benefits under government schemes for LIG and MIG categories.
Benefits
Families who get a flat under this scheme receive these benefits.
- Permanent Ownership: Selected families become owners of a pucca flat through a fair lottery, not on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Subsidised Price: Because land comes free, the final price stays well below market rates for similar flats.
- Loan-linked Subsidy: Eligible LIG and MIG families can get credit linked subsidy and interest subvention, which lowers the monthly payment burden.
Eligibility
To apply for a flat, the applicant has to meet the conditions given below.
Income Limit: Monthly family income must be ₹15,000 or less for the LIG category and ₹30,000 or less for the MIG category.
No Existing House: The applicant and family members, including spouse and unmarried sons or daughters, should not already own a pucca house or flat in West Bengal.
District Residency: The applicant must live in the same district where the housing project is located.
One Flat Per Family: Each family can apply for only one flat. A joint application is allowed only with a spouse or a dependent parent.
Income Proof: Income certificate can be issued by the local SDO, BDO, employer or any other competent authority.
Application Process
Applications for Nijasharee flats are invited site-wise and category-wise by the Housing Department. The process is now online, and the steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official page at housing.wb.gov.in or the website of the District Magistrate of the project district and download the brochure and sample application form.
STEP 2 - Fill out the online application form on the web address given in the scheme advertisement for that site. Those who cannot apply online can take help from the local DM, SDO, BDO or urban local body office.
STEP 3 - Upload the required documents and pay the application money online. The amount is ₹2,500 for a 1BHK flat and ₹5,000 for a 2BHK flat. This money is adjusted against the flat price and refunded if the applicant is not selected.
STEP 4 - After the last date, the District Level Implementation Committee screens the applications and the District Magistrate organises a clear lottery in the district or sub-division to allot the flats.
Note: No processing fee is charged, and false information leads to immediate cancellation. If a project does not reach 80% booking, it is not taken up and the application money is returned. For the latest notice, see the WB Nijashree Housing Scheme online application form details.
Documents
Keep these documents ready while filling the online application:
- Passport size photograph
- Income certificate issued by SDO, BDO, employer or another competent authority
- Signed self-declaration or affidavit
- Voter ID card, ration card and PAN card
- Aadhaar card and bank account details
- Proof of address such as electricity or telephone bill
Contact Details
Housing Department office is at 1 K S Roy Road, New Secretariat Building, 1st Floor, A-Block, Kolkata 700001. Help is available on phone 033-22624839 and by email at jtsecyestt.housing-wb@gov.in.
References
View Nijasharee Housing Scheme official page
Download Nijasharee Housing Scheme guideline PDF
Download Nijasharee Housing Scheme Model Deed of Conveyance PDF
FAQ's
What is the main aim of Nijasharee Housing Scheme?
The scheme gives permanent ownership of subsidised flats to LIG and MIG families through a clear lottery process.
How are flats allotted to eligible families?
The District Level Implementation Committee screens applications and the District Magistrate organises a clear lottery in the district or sub-division.
Who can apply for a flat?
Families with monthly income up to ₹15,000 (LIG) or up to ₹30,000 (MIG), who do not own a pucca house or flat in the state and live in the same district, can apply.
How much application money do I have to pay?
Application money is ₹2,500 for a 1BHK flat and ₹5,000 for a 2BHK flat. It is adjusted against the flat price and refunded if the applicant is not selected.
What is the price of a flat under this scheme?
The average cost is about ₹7.20 lakh for a 1BHK flat and ₹9.28 lakh for a 2BHK flat. The final price depends on the site, land development cost and schedule of rates.
Is the application process online?
Yes, applications are received online on the address given in the scheme advertisement. District offices of DM, SDO, BDO and urban local bodies help people who cannot apply online.
Can I apply if I already own a house?
No. If the applicant or any immediate family member already owns a pucca house or flat in West Bengal, the application is not accepted.