Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Housing Scheme

DDA or the Delhi Development Authority was set up in 1957 to help improve the housing situation in the capital of India. In order to provide low-priced houses for all economic sections of society, the DDA has consistently come out with new schemes to match the pulse of Delhi's residents. In 2025, the DDA announced several building schemes targeted towards home ownership for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG).

Overview of DDA Housing Schemes 2025

The DDAs three main housing schemes introduced in January 2025 are:

1. Shramik Awas Yojana: This scheme is for registered building workers and is meant for sale of affordable flats in Narela on ‘first cum first serve’ basis.

2. Sabka Ghar Awas Yojana: This scheme provides up to 25% off on subvention for EWS and LIG and other category flats in Siraspur, Narela and Loknayak Puram. This scheme is meant for socially and economically backward people such as auto rickshaw drivers, women, SC/ST, etc.

3. Special Housing Scheme: This scheme is meant for general public welfare and offers a variety of flats to the general public in different locations in Delhi.

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Details of Available Flats and Pricing

In these schemes, the DDA has allocated a total of 8,389 flats which are further classified as follows - distribution in Punjab, CMS and others.

Scheme	Location(s)	Number of Flats	Price Range (INR)
Shramik Awas Yojana	Narela	810	8.08 - 8.86 lakh
Sabka Ghar Awas Yojana	Siraspur, Narela, Loknayakpuram	7,579	8.08 lakh - 1 crore
Special Housing Scheme	Vasant Kunj, Jahangirpuri, East of Loni, Jafrabad, Rohini	Details not specified	Varies

Note: This information has been collected from various sources, including Punjab Kesari and CMS College.

Requirements for application and submission eligible above

In order to qualify for requesting the DDA housing, they ought to satisfy a few eligibility criteria.

1. Age: An individual must be at least 18 years of age.

2. Income: A family with a flat under the EWS category should not earn more than INR 3 lakh in a financial year.

3. Residency: Applicants should be Indian nationals and must not possess any immovable property in the capital of India.

Registering for the program will require you to do it online, pay the fee, and upload some documents. Booking opened on January 15, 2025, and will close on March 31, 2025.

Discounts and Benefits

A hallmark of DDA housing schemes 2025 has been the offering of special client segments discounts. The Sabka Ghar Awas Yojana offers a discount of 25% to the following categories:

1. Workers in the building and construction industry

2. Beneficiaries of the PM-Vishwakarma scheme

3. Auto rickshaw operator with a valid permit

4. Taxi Drivers

5. Females

6. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC & ST)

7. War widows

8. Persons with disabilities (PWD)

9. Retired Armed Forces personnel

10. Recipients of gallantry medals

This discount is valid until March 31, 2025.

Financing Options

In an initiative to ease the financial burden which comes with purchasing the flats, the DDA along with other financing companies crafted an agreement to finance buyers instantaneously. This helps especially the employees in the industrial concern areas like Narela, bawana and Bhorgarh and other regions of the National Capital Region (NCR).

Refund Policy

The DDA has set a stipulation where applicants who wish to withdraw an application after the allotment and seek a refund can do so, however a stipulated withdrawal limit applies:

1. No refund is given 15 days from the date of allocation letter.

2. On the 16th to 30th day, 10% of application fee shall be refunded.

3. From day 31 to day 90, 50% of application fee shall be refunded.

4. After 90 days, 100% of the application fee shall be refunded.

Applicants should frank their decisions of whether or not to apply for such offers on consideration of possible convenience on payment of the fee.

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Conclusion

The DDA is working towards providing affordable housing solutions to the citizens of Delhi. Their 2025 development plan targets the purchasing power of the general public with an array of schemes. Some of the schemes include DDA offering flats for different income levels and also providing target discounts to lower-class families. Buyers are advised to check their eligibility, benefits, and application dates so as to not miss out on the schemes.

FAQs

1. What is the DDA Housing Scheme?

It is a housing development scheme by DDA which caters to the needs of families of different incomes, from EWS, Lower and Middle Class to Upper Income Groups.

2. Who is eligible to apply for DDA EWS Flats?

Candidates applying for DDA EWS flats should have a household income of not more than 3 Lakhs per year and should not own any residential property in Delhi.

3. What is the price range of DDA flats under the 2025 scheme?

The DDA flats price under the scheme will be dependent on the location and the category. The set price ranges from 8.08 Lakhs for EWS to over one crore for HIG flats.

4. How can I apply for the Housing Development Scheme by DDA?

Those people who are interested may submit their applications online on the official DDA website, register, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee.