Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
நடைமுறைகள் மற்றும் பொது விதிமுறைகள் & நிபந்தனைகள் (இணையதள குலுக்கல் முறை மூலம் மனைகள் / அடுக்குமாடி குடியிருப்புகள் / வீடுகளை ஒதுக்கீடு செய்தல்)
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board issued these procedures and general terms for selling plots, flats and houses through an online draw, following Government Order (Ms.) No. 75, Housing and Urban Development Department, Housing Board 3(1), dated 22 May 2025. The procedures explain eligibility, income categories, advertising, online applications, selection and booking, with category reservations based on Government Order (Ms.) No. 2, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 2 January 2013.
What the procedures govern
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board procedures govern the sale and allotment of residential plots, flats and houses through an online draw. Applications are invited from the public after notices are published in leading newspapers and on the Tamil Nadu Housing Board website.
Units are reserved for different categories according to Government Order (Ms.) No. 2, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 2 January 2013. Separate draws are held for each income category.
Who can apply
An applicant for a Tamil Nadu Housing Board unit must:
- Be a native of Tamil Nadu.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Not have previously bought a plot, house or flat from the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the applicant's own name, a spouse's name or a minor child's name.
A joint application may include family members consisting of a husband, wife, father, mother, son or daughter. Within one project, an individual may submit only one application for one category.
Income categories
The monthly income limits are:
- Economically Weaker Section, up to Rs.25,000.
- Low Income Group, Rs.25,001 to Rs.50,000.
- Middle Income Group, Rs.50,001 to Rs.70,000.
- High Income Group, above Rs.70,000.
An applicant from a higher income category may ask to buy a lower income category unit, except an Economically Weaker Section unit. The Tamil Nadu Housing Board may consider such a request.
Application and selection process
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board requires applications to be submitted online through https://tnhb.tn.gov.in. Project information may include location, size, price, layout, floor plans, undivided share, photographs, amenities and unit category.
Key steps include:
- Create login credentials using a mobile number and other details.
- Select a project and category through the Apply Now facility.
- Enter the required details and upload supporting documents.
- Review the application and pay the booking amount through the designated payment gateway.
- Submit the application within the announced period.
Online applications remain open for at least 30 days from publication of the advertisement. Applications are examined after the application period closes. The draw date is communicated through registered email and text message and published on the official website. Successful applicants receive at least 30 days to complete booking. The Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board may extend specified application, scrutiny and booking periods when required.
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Common questions
Can I apply if my spouse already bought a Tamil Nadu Housing Board property?
No. An applicant must not have previously bought a Tamil Nadu Housing Board plot, house or flat in the applicant's own name, a spouse's name or a minor child's name.
Can I submit applications under more than one income category in the same project?
No. An individual may submit only one application for one category within a project. Separate draws are conducted for each category.
How will I know when the online draw will take place?
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board will notify applicants through their registered email and text message. The draw date will also be published on the official website.
Can a higher income applicant buy a lower income category unit?
Such a request may be considered by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, except for units reserved for the Economically Weaker Section.
