What is Nijashree housing scheme?

Nijashree is an affordable housing scheme by the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) offering low-cost houses to the urban poor and lower-income groups in West Bengal cities.

Who is eligible for Nijashree housing scheme?

Urban poor families with monthly household income below a specified limit (typically ₹25,000–₹50,000), who do not already own a house in any urban area of West Bengal, are eligible to apply.

What is the cost of a Nijashree house?

Nijashree houses are priced in the range of ₹5–15 lakh depending on the location and size, with affordable EMI options available through housing finance institutions and government banks.

How to apply for Nijashree housing scheme?

Applications can be submitted online at the WBHIDCO website or at designated project offices when a new housing project is announced. Eligibility verification and lottery-based allotment is conducted.

What documents are required for Nijashree?

Applicants need income proof, Aadhaar card, ration card, bank statement, self-declaration of no existing house ownership, and caste/community certificate if applicable.

Where are Nijashree housing projects located?

Nijashree housing projects are located in and around major urban areas of West Bengal including Kolkata, Haldia, Kalyani, Asansol, Durgapur, Siliguri, and other municipalities.

West Bengal Government Scheme – Urban Housing

Nijashree Housing Scheme – Building Dreams for Urban Poor in WB – নিজশ্রী আবাসন প্রকল্প

Subsidised housing for urban slum dwellers and economically weaker sections | 2026

Updated 2026 – New housing units sanctioned under expanded coverage

️ Urban Poor Subsidised Housing City Dwellers EMI Support

About Nijashree Housing Scheme

Nijashree (নিজশ্রী) is a West Bengal urban housing scheme targeting slum dwellers and economically weaker section (EWS) families in urban and semi-urban areas. The scheme provides subsidised housing units with low-cost EMI options, enabling families who cannot afford market-rate housing to own their home. Implemented through urban local bodies (municipalities and corporations), Nijashree has been a key initiative for improving living conditions in West Bengal’s cities and towns.

EWS

Target group — economically weaker urban families

Low EMI

Subsidised EMI — affordable for low-income families

Urban

Available in municipalities & corporations of WB

Subsidy

State subsidy on housing unit cost

Benefits & Features

Subsidised housing units for EWS families in urban areas
Low-cost EMI options to make home ownership affordable
Modern amenities — water, electricity, and sanitation in housing units
Priority for families living in slums or kutcha houses
Convergence with PMAY-U for additional central government subsidy
Implemented through urban local bodies for transparency

⚠️ Eligibility: Applicable for urban households with annual income below the EWS threshold. The family must not own any pucca house anywhere in India. Applications through respective urban local body.

How to Apply – 2026

Visit your Municipality/Corporation office for application

Fill in the Nijashree housing application with family income details

Submit documents and income certificate for verification

After eligibility verification, housing unit is allotted by lottery

EMI schedule is communicated and possession is given on completion

Aadhaar Card Income Certificate Residence Proof Bank Passbook Copy Passport Photo Declaration of no pucca house

Official Portal & Status Check

Official Portalwbhousing.gov.in

Step 1Visit the official portal listed above

Step 2Enter your application/registration ID or Aadhaar

Step 3Check application and payment/benefit status online

Nijashree has been transforming lives of urban poor families across West Bengal’s cities and towns by making affordable housing a reality. By combining state subsidies with low-cost EMIs, the scheme empowers economically weaker families to build a permanent, dignified home.

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