YSR Housing Scheme (Urban/Rural) 2020
About YSR Housing Scheme 2020
YSR Housing Scheme 2020 was launched in the state by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on 12 July 2019. Through this housing scheme, houses will be given to a citizen of poor families falling under the APL/BPL category.
The main objective of the Andhra Pradesh Government is to provide houses to poor people. The scheme was announced by Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Shri B. Rajendranath Reddy in his 1st state budget of the YSR government under the YSR Housing Scheme 2020.
Under this scheme, the decision of providing houses to the poor was first decided in the month of May but seeing the coronavirus outbreak, it has been extended by the government till 08 July 2020. The Chief Minister of the state has announced reverse tendering of houses being built in urban and rural areas.
1.5 million new houses will be built for the people of Visakhapatnam, Kurnool and Nellore districts. As per the information, these houses will include a bedroom, kitchen, living room, toilet, and veranda without compromising the quality of construction materials.
YSR Housing Scheme is named after his father YS Rajshekhara Reddy. This scheme was previously known as NTR Housing Scheme. The Andhra Pradesh Government allocated Rs 2280 crores for the scheme. This housing scheme is for EWS/MIG/LIG categories people of the state who don’t have their own home and couldn’t afford to construct their own house.
The objective of the AP Housing Scheme 2020
One of the best schemes launched by Andhra Pradesh CM as a part of the Navaratnalu program. The main objective of the YSR housing scheme is to bring dignity and improve the living conditions of every person from the weaker section. The state government and central government collaborate together to assist every BPL family financially and technically in constructing permanent pucca houses.
Key Points of YSR Housing Scheme 2020
- YSR Housing Scheme was launched by the finance minister on 12th July 2019.
- The housing department of the state will look after the whereabouts of the scheme.
- The total cost of the scheme is Rs 9786 Crores.
- Only citizens of Andhra Pradesh are beneficiaries of this YSR Housing scheme
- The main aim of the scheme is to provide better accommodation to low-income and weaker section families, improving their living standards.
Salient Features of YSR Housing Scheme 2020
- It is a 100% government-funded scheme.
- The Scheme will be implemented in a phase-wise manner.
- EWS, LIG, MIG income criteria citizen will be eligible for the Scheme
Different Scheme Under YSR Housing Scheme
YSR Housing Scheme list is divided into three housing schemes:
- YSR Urban Housing Scheme,
- YSR Economic Weaker Sections Housing scheme
- YSR Gramin Housing scheme.
YSR Urban Housing Scheme(PMAY-Urban/Rural)
YSR Urban Housing Scheme is an initiative from the Jagan government along the central government to build pucca houses for each and every one belonging to poor, middle- income and lower-income sections in the Andhra Pradesh state.
YSR Economic Weaker Sections Housing scheme
The main goal of this YS Housing Scheme is to develop urban areas of Andhra Pradesh by the year 2022. To initiate and implement the YSR Gruha Vasathi scheme successfully, the central government has issued Rs.5000 crores and the Andhra Pradesh Government has stationed Rs.1000 crores.
PMAY – YSR Gramin Housing Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana along with the YSR Housing Scheme 2020 collaborated jointly to develop the rural areas of the AP state. As per this housing scheme, both central and state governments will jointly make efforts for the development of rural areas.
YSR Housing Scheme 2020 Important Details
| Scheme Name | YSR Housing Scheme |
| Launch date | 12 July 2019 |
| Scheme Beneficiaries | All BPL, EWS, and LIG/MIG Families |
| Department | Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation |
| Registration & Application Process | Online/Offline |
| Official Website | www.apgovhousing.apcfss.in/ |
| Launched by | Chief Minister Mr. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Announced by | Mr. B. Rajendranath Reddy |
| Total Housing Budget | Rs 2280 crore |
Documents Required for the YSR Housing Scheme 2020
- Adhar card
- Original Address Proof
- Bank account passbook of the candidate
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate of the applicant
- Valid Mobile Number
- Original Photograph of the candidate
Eligibility Criteria for YSR Housing Scheme 2020
- The Applicants must be a permanent resident of the state
- Applicant must not have their own house or land
- Applicant must have APL/ BPL ration card along with caste certificate
Process for Applying YSR Housing Scheme 2020
- People who under the eligibility criteria can take benefit from their scheme by applying online.
- Just submit the online application form, available on the official website of the YSR Housing scheme.
- Basic form filling process may include, filling of the application form, attaching documents, uploading files or photos, and then submit.
- The process to apply the application form online is not yet disclosed by the state government.
- Applicants need to wait for the official announcement from the government or housing corporation has started.
- Once the application is submitted, next you need to search for the sanction list.
YSR Housing Scheme 2020 Status Check
To check the status in the YSR Housing Scheme Sanction List, follow the below steps:
- Go to the official website to find the YSR Housing Scheme Sanction List of this scheme
- Find YSR Housing Scheme Sanction list 2020 in the website and click on it to download the list
- Download the complete list and find your name on the list.
- Check for your name, father’s name, and mobile number in the sanction list.
- Once you find your name on the list, it’s clear that your application form has been accepted.
- Only the list of candidates who are sanctioned for the scheme will be appearing in the list
If your name is not appearing or missing in the sanction list, that does not mean you are not eligible for the scheme. Sometimes while filling the form, type mistakes may be occurring resulting in wrong data entry, or any other incorrect information due to lack of knowledge. So if you think you are matching to eligibility criteria, just apply again online following the same process.
Andhra Pradesh Housing Schemes Update
On 6th of June 2020, Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy said that the state government aims to complete the construction of 30 lakh houses for the poor across the state in five years. Addressing the media, the FM said that the state government went with land acquisition for housing in a transparent manner as per the Land Acquisition Act and charged with the opposition of making false claims.
On the 7th of June 2020, the Andhra Pradesh government is getting ready to launch its ambitious housing scheme in August. The housing scheme for the poor in the state on track. Construction of 15 lakh houses, across all 13 districts of the state, would be taken up in the 1st phase. This would start the distribution of 27 lakh house sites to the poor on July 8. Under this scheme, govt is planning to give two cents of land (96 sq yards) to 27 lakh women in the state.
Important Links
CONTACT Address and Helpline Numbers
Sri Ajay Jain, IAS
Principal Secretary to the Housing Dept.
A.P.State Housing Corporation Ltd.
Toll-Free No – 1100
Social Media Links
Twitter: @ApstateHousing
Email: helpdesk.apshcl@apcfss.in
