Overview

The Bihar Affordable Housing Policy & EWS Projects aims to increase the supply of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing through public‑private partnership. The Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) identifies government land reserves and offers density bonuses to private developers who commit to constructing a predefined proportion of EWS units.

Mechanism

Under the policy, developers receive additional floor‑area ratio (FAR) incentives proportional to the number of EWS dwellings they provide. The department monitors land banks, allocates plots via transparent bidding, and enforces compliance through periodic inspections and third‑party audits.

Outcome

Beneficiaries receive ready‑to‑occupy flats at prices substantially below market rates, with registration fee waivers for eligible households. The scheme also stimulates local employment and contributes to the state’s housing‑for‑all target.

1. Monitor announcements from the concerned Urban Local Body (ULB) for EWS housing registration windows.
2. Obtain the prescribed application form from the ULB office or designated collection centre.
3. Fill the form and attach required documents: income certificate, domicile/residence proof, identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID), bank account details, and an affidavit of non‑ownership of a pucca house.
4. Submit the completed application package offline at the ULB office during the specified submission period.
5. Await verification and allotment; successful applicants will be intimated via SMS/post and guided for document verification and flat allotment.