In order to empower people to get their dream home, honourable Prime Minister has announced a comprehensive and a progressive mission, 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Housing for All'.
One of the major verticals of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for Lower Income Group/Economically Weaker Section (EWS/LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG – I & II). Under this scheme, Central government provides financial assistance through lending Institutions to eligible beneficiaries.
The interest subsidy is channelized through two central nodal agencies - National Housing Bank (NHB) and Housing & Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO). The apex government bodies channelize subsidy to the lending institutions and they help the eligible applicants to avail subsidy.
| Sl No. | Particular | CLSS Existing Scheme | CLSS - MIG 1 | CLSS MIG II |
| 1 | Scheme Name | CLSS - EWS/LIG | CLSS - MIG 1 | CLSS MIG II |
| 2 | Household Income (P.A Rs.) | Upto 6 Lakhs | Above 6 Lakhs to Rs.12 Lakhs | Above Rs.12 Lkahs to Rs.18 Lakhs |
| 3 | Dwelling Unit Carpet Area | Upto 60 Sqmtr | Upto 90 Sqmtr | Upto 110 Sqmtr |
| 4 | Female Ownership | Mandatory | Not Mandatory | Not Mandatory |
| 5 | Eligible Housing Loan for Subsidy (Rs.) | 6 Lakhs (Above 6 Lakhs normal ROI) | 9 Lakhs (Above 9 Lakhs normal ROI) | 12 Lakhs (Above 12 Lakhs normal ROI) |
| 6 | Maximum Subsidy | Rs.2,67,280/- (Appx) | Rs.2,35,068/- (Appx) | Rs.2,30,156/- (Appx) |
| 7 | Tenor for calculating subsidy amount | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years |
| 8 | House Hold definition | Husband, wife & unmarried children | Husband, wife & unmarried children An adult earning member (irrespective of its marital status be considered as separate) | Husband, wife & unmarried children An adult earning member (irrespective of its marital status be considered as separate) |
| 9 | Documentation required | Aadhar of Applicant, co-applicant is must | Aadhar of Applicant, co-applicant is must | Aadhar of Applicant, co-applicant is must |
| 10 | Loan for House Upgradation | Covered | Not Covered | Not Covered |
| 11 | Implementation date & validity | Valid till 2022 | 01.01.2017 valid for one year only | 01.01.2017 valid for one year only |