Everything You Need To Know About CIDCO Housing Scheme 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, each & every state housing plan has been postponed for at least 4 to 5 months. The new housing units coming up in Taloja, Kharghar, and Dronagiri under CIDCO Housing Scheme will be allocated under the upcoming housing schemes to provide shelter to the economically weaker sections and lower-income groups. Recently, CIDCO announced an affordable housing scheme exclusively for police personnel, under which apartments will be allotted at affordable prices in various areas of Navi Mumbai under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
What is CIDCO?
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) was established on 17 March 1970 by the Government of Maharashtra. They consider themself the country’s premier government planning agency. Their objective is to provide affordable housing and commercial property to people from the lower-income group and economically weaker sections. Since they are town planners, these buildings are well planned, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. They use their expertise to provide an environment that allows citizens of New City to live full and prosperous lives. Therefore, CIDCO housing is always in demand, they make not just affordable homes, but homes that encourage a better life for those who need it most.
What is CIDCO Lottery Scheme?
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme has been launched by the government of India (GoI) to provide affordable housing for the urban poor. They aim to build 20 million affordable homes by 31 March 2022.
Pursuant to this, CIDCO is constructing millions of affordable homes in Navi Mumbai’s areas like Panvel, Taloja, Kharghar, and Kalamboli and other areas such as Bamandongri, Kharkopar, and Juinagar.
Every year, CIDCO picks an area to develop, they build thousands of well-organized homes and then sell these homes at a discounted rate to those in need based on the lottery system.
About the CIDCO Lottery Scheme 2021
For the CIDO Lottery 2020, they aimed to provide 53,000 units for the LIG (low-income group) category, while another 41,000 units for buyers in the EWS (Economically Weaker Section). In 2021, the number of houses and the location of these houses is yet to be revealed. You can visit this page for more updates whenever and as the case may be.
CIDCO Housing Scheme Lottery for Police
CIDCO has recently announced a Housing Scheme 2020, under which more than 4,400 units will be allotted to eligible applicants employed with the Maharashtra Police Force. These units are available in Taloja, Kharghar, Kalamboli, Ghansoli, and Dronagiri. Most of these apartments are in LIG and MIG categories and are available at a starting price of Rs 28 lakh. Here are other details about the CIDCO Housing Housing Scheme Lottery for Police 2020.
Important dates for CIDCO Housing Scheme for Police
Dates |
Events |
28th July 2020 | Starts of online application |
28th August 2020 | Ends of online application |
29th August 2020 | Last date for online payment |
8th Septemeber 2020 | Publication of selection list of approved applications |
11th September 2020 | Publication of final list of approved applications |
15th September 2020 | The draw of the lottery at 10 AM |
Source: CIDCO Maharashtra Website
How to apply for CIDCO Housing Scheme 2021?
Applicants can also apply for the housing scheme through the CIDCO lottery android mobile app.
- Log on to lottery.cidcoindia.com/App
- If you are a new user, click on the ‘Register For Lottery’ tab.
- You will be redirected to the applicant registration form, where you will be required to enter the basic details along with your mobile number, which will be used for all future communications.
- On the next screen, present your PAN card, Aadhaar card, and bank details, for refund. You will also have to upload a canceled check, as well as a passport size photograph of the applicant.
- Once you confirm the registration, you will be redirected to a screen where you will be able to see if your uploaded documents are approved by KIDCO. This may take up to 24 hours.
- After your document is approved, the ‘Apply’ button will be enabled. Select the scheme for which you want to apply and note the code number for the same. You can select the plan from the drop-down menu.
- The applicant can apply for the scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
- Select the applicant type. You can apply for the scheme individually, as well as jointly. If you are applying jointly, submit the original details and PAN card information, which will have to be approved by CIDCO officials.
- Select the allocation preference, if you have any. Read the terms and conditions and would you be interested in other schemes that have vacant apartments.
- Confirm application and lottery details. You can use NEFT / RTGS, Credit Card, or Net Banking to make payment. Print the acknowledgment slip, sign the applicable places with the photo of the applicant. Upload this slip and proceed for payment.
FAQs On CIDCO Lottery 2021
What are the benefits of the CIDCO Housing Scheme 2021?
The housing scheme, as mentioned, is meant to provide affordable housing, so all houses will be allocated for the 2021 draw. The total number is then divided into approximately 60:40 ratios for the Economically Weaker Section and Low Income Group (LIG) categories.
In 2020, the carpet area of flats for EWS and LIG beneficiaries was 25.81 sqm and 29.82 sqm. The house prices for the EWS were ₹ 1 lakh and for the LIG category, it was ₹ 26 lakh.
Who will benefit from the CIDCO housing scheme 2021?
CIDCO Lottery Scheme 2021 is open only to those who really need housing support. The main targets for the CIDCO Housing lottery 2021 are LIG (low-income group) category and EWS (economically weaker section) category.
LIG is defined as those families whose annual income is ₹ 3,00,001 up to ₹ 6,00,000.
EWS is defined as those who belong to the general category (i.e. do not belong to any reserved category like SC / ST / OBC) and their annual family income is less than ₹ 8 lakh.
CIDCO Lottery 2021 Helpline No
The CIDCO helpline can be contacted for technical help, at 8448446683 or 022-62722255
Applicants can also contact on 1800222756 for more information about the lottery details.
Documents Required
- Income proof certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- PAN card
- Domicile certificate
How to check the list of approved applications?
- Visit lottery.cidcoindia.com/app
- Click on ‘Approved Application’. The page will be redirected to a new page where you can select the lottery scheme.
- Select the area that you have selected in your online application form. If your application has been accepted by CIDCO, you can find your name on the list.
What is the procedure after winning CIDCO Lottery?
- CIDCO will send ‘First Intimation Letter’ by post and the winner will have to present a list of documents such as PAN card, domicile certificate, income certificate/payslip, passport, voter’s ID, birth certificate, and driver’s license.
- After submitting and verifying all the documents, CIDCO is going to provide a “Provisional Offer Letter.
- The successful applicant will have to pay a partial amount of the flat within a specified time.
- After paying the full value of the flat, the applicant will get an allotment letter.
- To pay the stamp duty and registration fee levied on the property, applicants have to submit a copy of the registration certificate to the CIDCO office.
- The applicant will receive the possession letter after paying the levied stamp duty and registration charges to the authority.
How to check the CIDCO Housing Lottery result 2021?
- Once you apply online (i.e lottery.cidcoindia.com/App) and fill the form, you will have to wait for the result to be declared. Once the result is declared, you will have to log in to the website and search for the approved application.
- You will need to enter your details and check the results based on your plan code and category.
- If you have not been selected for the house under the CIDCO Housing Scheme, you will get a refund of your money and you can try it next year.
- If you pay via credit or debit card, the refund will be credited directly to your bank account. If you have used DD or demand draft, then your refund will be done only through DD.
Data and Image Source: CIDCO Maharashtra Website