Overview:
The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has introduced the ‘Apni Zameen Apna Ghar’ program, aiming to provide free 3-marla housing plots to low-income and homeless citizens across the province. The initial phase of the initiative will allocate 1,892 plots among 23 housing projects spanning 19 districts.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Permanent residency in Punjab, verified by CNIC.
- Application within their native district.
- The applicant, their spouse, and dependent children possess no ownership of property in Pakistan.
- Clean criminal record.
- Not in default with any banking or financial entity.
- Monthly household income less than Rs50,000.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, with a preference given to those who are married.
Application Process:
- Apply online via the official portal: azag.punjab.gov.pk
- Submit required documents: CNICs, proof of Punjab residency, NADRA family registration certificate, income verification, and NSER verification.
- No application fee is required.
Additional Information:
Applicants who are successful are required to initiate construction within a six-month timeframe and to finalize it within a period of two years.
The allotted plot cannot be sold, transferred, or leased for a minimum of five years.
Failure to adhere to construction time frames or building guidelines may result in the removal of the allotment.
