Archive · 16 Aug 2026
60,000 applications for Indiramma LIG housing scheme in Hyderabad
The government in Hyderabad wants to help families who do not have much money get homes of their own.
More than 60,000 families have asked to join a special housing program called Indiramma.
The government will pick winners through a lucky draw on August 20, like pulling names from a hat.
There are 7,340 homes available in this first draw.
Families can still apply for 1,920 more homes until September 3.
A family can join if they earn less than Rs 6 lakh in a year and do not already own a home or plot in certain parts of the city.
Each small home is 528 square feet and costs the family Rs 6 lakh.
The government pays Rs 5 lakh to help cover the cost.
The first tall apartment buildings will be built in places like Hayathnagar, Goshamahal, Musheerabad, and Bandlaguda.
By the end of September, 3,192 families will get keys to their new two-room homes.
Over 60,000 families have applied for the Indiramma LIG Housing Scheme in the Core Urban Region of Economy (CURE) area.
The draw of lots for 7,340 houses will be held on August 20, with applications for another 1,920 homes closing on September 3.
Eligibility requires annual family income below Rs 6 lakh and no house, flat, or plot owned within Outer Ring Road limits.
Each 1 BHK flat of 528 sq ft costs beneficiaries Rs 6 lakh, with a government subsidy of Rs 5 lakh.
Hyderabad district authorities will allot 3,192 Indiramma 2BHK houses to beneficiaries by the end of September.
- Who
- Over 60,000 applicant families, the Telangana Housing Board, and Hyderabad district authorities led by collector Dr Priyanka Ala.
- What
- Beneficiaries are being selected for Indiramma LIG Housing Scheme houses through a lottery, with 3,192 2BHK homes also set for allotment.
- When
- The draw of lots will be held on August 20; the application deadline for additional homes is September 3, and 3,192 houses will be allotted by the end of September.
- Where
- The CURE area of Hyderabad, including pilot housing towers at Hayathnagar, Goshamahal, Musheerabad, and Bandlaguda in Telangana.
- Why
- To provide subsidized affordable housing to low-income-group families who do not own property within Outer Ring Road limits.
- Total applications
- Over 60,000 families
- Houses in August 20 draw
- 7,340
- Additional homes deadline
- September 3 (1,920 homes)
- Application fee and EMD
- Rs 100 and Rs 10,000
- Beneficiary contribution
- Rs 6 lakh (government subsidy Rs 5 lakh)
- 1 BHK built-up area
- 528 sq ft, with land share up to 30 sq yards
- 2BHK allotments by September
- 3,192 houses
- Helpline
- 040-24603572