Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme application Process and documents required

Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme application Process and documents required. The Goa government has launched a major housing and regularisation programme, the Majhe Ghar Scheme, aimed at providing legal ownership and affordable housing to long-term residents of the state. The scheme was formally inaugurated on 4 October 2025 by Amit Shah (Union Home Minister) in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant (Chief Minister of Goa).

Purpose of the Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme

Many homes in Goa have been built on government land or on community lands (such as “Comunidade” lands) over the years without full legal recognition of ownership. The Majhe Ghar Scheme seeks to regularise such houses built by long-term residents (especially before certain cut-off dates) and provide legal security and ownership rights.

The scheme is expected to benefit nearly half of Goa’s population (reports suggest roughly 11 lakh people) and regularise more than 50,000 homes in the state.

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Key Features of Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme

• The scheme covers houses built on government land, Comunidade land, or land under the 20-Point Programme of the government.
• A major cut-off date is 28 February 2014: houses constructed before this date are eligible for regularisation.
• The scheme sets out that long-standing occupants can apply for recognition of their home as a legally owned property, subject to the stipulated criteria.
• The state government has fixed circle rates (government-assessed rates per square metre) for regularisation so that applicants pay the prescribed amount for legalisation.
• Benefits include improved housing security, access to formal financing (as the home becomes legal collateral in some cases), and dignity of ownership.

Eligibility Criteria of Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme

While the full official notification may provide exhaustive details, the key eligibility requirements generally include:

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Goa.
• The house or structure should have been in existence before the cut-off date (28 Feb 2014).
• The house must be located on government land, Comunidade land or other specified land under the scheme provisions.
• Additional rules may restrict the maximum area eligible for regularisation, or impose conditions on subsequent transfer of the property.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, meet the following eligibility criteria:-

·      Applicant must be a permanent resident of Goa.

·      Applicant’s house must be constructed before 1972.

·      Applicants whose house is constructed on government or commercial lands are eligible.

Required Documents

·      Aadhar Card

·      Resident Proof

·      Bank Details

·      Caste Certificate

·      Income Certificate

·      Legal House Documents

·      Passport-Sized Photograph

·      Phone Number

Application Process

To apply online, the applicant must follow these simple steps:-

·       Step 1: After clearing all the eligibility criteria, applicants need to visit the official website.

·       Step 2: Once the applicant reaches the home page of the official website, they need to click on the “Apply Online” option.

·       Step 3: An application form will open on the screen

·       Step 4: Now the applicant needs to enter all the details asked.

·       Step 5: Once, quickly review all the details carefully.

·       Step 6: At last, click on Submit to complete the process.

Benefits of Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme

• Legal ownership rights: Beneficiaries gain formal recognition of their house and land, reducing risk of eviction or disputes.
• Access to credit: Once properties are regularised, homeowners may use them as collateral or obtain formal financing.
• Affordable rates: Since the scheme fixes the rate to be paid for regularisation (circles rates or minimal charges), eligible citizens can regularise at lower cost.
• Inclusion & social upliftment: The scheme is particularly aimed at families who have been residing for years in such houses but lacked formal ownership.

Houses on Government Land

Year	Area
Before 1972	Rs. 25 per sq. mt. For issuing Class 1 Sanad
1973-1986	50% of the minimum land rate (as notified in 2014)
1987-2000	75% of the minimum land rate
2001-2014	100% of the minimum land rate

Houses on Communidade Land

Year	Area
Before 1972	Rs. 25 per sq. mt. + 20% Penalty
1973-1986	50% of the circle land rate + 20% Penalty
1987-2000	75% of the circle land rate + 20% Penalty
2001-2014	100% of the circle land rate + 20% Penalty

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How to Apply for Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme

• Applicants should visit the official state portal (e.g., Goa Online) or the local Deputy Collector’s office / Panchayat to obtain the necessary forms. Registration for allotment of residential plot/tenements(flats)
• Complete the application form with required details, upload or attach required documents (proof of residence, identity, house construction details etc).
• Pay the necessary fee/charges (as per circle rate fixed by government).
• After submission, the concerned officials will verify eligibility and grant the title or recognition under the scheme.

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Important Notes & Cut-Offs

• The cut-off date of 28 February 2014 means that only homes constructed on or before that date are eligible.
• Some coverage is reported for houses existing before 1972, in earlier versions of announcements.
• Highway/roadside structures built before 1972 have been clarified by the Chief Minister will not be demolished under this scheme.

Challenges & Criticism

• Some stakeholders have raised concerns that regularising unauthorised constructions may encourage future encroachments on government or community land.
• Ensuring transparency, fair distribution of forms and preventing misuse remains important. One local letter noted that forms should be made available online to avoid favouritism.

Why It Matters

For residents of Goa who have built homes over decades on government or community land without formal title, the Majhe Ghar Scheme offers a pathway to legal ownership, dignity, housing security and access to formal financial services. By addressing long-standing housing and land-tenure issues, the scheme is a substantial step in housing reform in the state.