Prime Minister’s Low Cost Housing Scheme

Government of Pakistan through Ministry of Housing & Works has launched a Housing Scheme with total funds of PKR 7 Billion out of which 7 Billion has been released by the Government of Pakistan till now & subsequently disbursed. Under the said scheme, poor and deserving families will be provided with financial assistance as per Shariah compliant product up to PKR 500,000/- through Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance (AIM). This scheme seeks to support the poor both economically and socially.

Salient Features of the Scheme are as follows:

  • Financing size up to Rs. 500,000/-
  • Repayment period is from 13 to 60 months. An early repayment will be welcomed.
  • Average Monthly rental amount is up to Rs. 10,000/-
  • Financing will be given for following purposes:
    • Entire New Construction or Lanter for new house.
    • Addition of rooms, kitchen & bathroom etc.
    • Renovation & upgradation.
  • The application processing fee will be zero.

Eligibility Criteria for Low Cost Housing Scheme

To be eligible under the said scheme, the applicant must meet the following criteria of having;

  • Valid CNIC
  • Age up to 60 years
  • Applicant must be the owner of the land/house
  • Valid ownership title or evidence of land/house (may include Registry, Inteqal, Fard, Allotment letter or any other valid evidence deemed appropriate)
  • Land size of 5 Marla or less or covered area which is not more than 1,360 sqft.
  • Good social and moral character in community
  • Monthly household income up to Rs. 60,000.
  • Residence in the operational area of AIM’s branch.
  • Should have a clear credit history (if any).

*Preference may be given to widows and households with monthly income below Rs. 40,000.

For further details, please visit our branch nearest to your plot/house under consideration. Complete address & contact details of our branches is available on our website.