Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Online “FCFS” System, Procedure and General Terms & Conditions
Tamil Nadu Housing Board issued these procedures and general conditions for online First Come First Serve allotment of its plots, flats and houses to eligible applicants. The online sale process follows Government Order (Ms.) No. 75, Housing and Urban Development Department (HB3(1)), dated 22 May 2025, while reserved category allotments follow Government Order (Ms.) No. 2, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 2 January 2013.
What the guidance covers
Tamil Nadu Housing Board uses an online First Come First Serve system to sell available residential plots, flats and houses. Units may be offered within reserved categories to address dropouts and reservation shortfalls, or through a common pool open to all eligible applicants.
Tamil Nadu Housing Board must publicise each sale through at least two newspapers, one Tamil and one English, and on its official website. Published unit information may include location, size, price, layout, plinth area, undivided share, facing, floor plan, photographs and amenities.
Who can apply
Tamil Nadu Housing Board requires an applicant to:
- Be a native of Tamil Nadu.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Not have previously bought a plot, house or flat from Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the applicant's name, spouse's name or minor children's names.
The monthly income categories are:
- Economically Weaker Section, up to ₹25,000.
- Low Income Group, ₹25,001 to ₹50,000.
- Middle Income Group, ₹50,001 to ₹70,000.
- High Income Group, above ₹70,000.
An applicant in a higher income category may choose a lower category unit, except an Economically Weaker Section unit.
Booking process
Tamil Nadu Housing Board applicants must register through https://tnhb.tn.gov.in or https://propertysales.tnhb.tn.gov.in using a mobile number and other required details. They can select a scheme, choose an available unit, complete the application, upload documents and pay through the portal.
Once an applicant selects a particular unit, the portal reserves it for 20 minutes. The applicant must deposit the initial cost through the payment gateway in a single transaction. The guidance tells applicants to ensure that sufficient funds and suitable banking transaction limits are available before booking.
The published timetable is indicative. It provides for login registration from the fifth day after advertisement and booking from the fifteenth day after registration begins. The scheme closure date may be extended by the Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
Documents
Tamil Nadu Housing Board applicants may need to upload:
- A photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Proof of age and Tamil Nadu nativity.
- Income certificate, Aadhaar card and, optionally, Permanent Account Number.
- Co-applicant signature, where applicable.
- Reservation and community certificates, where applicable.
Defence personnel may use a Defence Department endorsement declaring Tamil Nadu nativity instead of the usual nativity certificate. An unclear or incorrectly formatted photograph or signature may lead to rejection after due process.
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Common questions
Can I apply if my spouse already bought a Tamil Nadu Housing Board flat?
No. Eligibility requires that neither the applicant nor the applicant's spouse or minor children have previously bought a plot, house or flat from Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
Can a High Income Group applicant buy a lower income category unit?
Yes. A higher income category applicant may request a lower category plot, flat or house, but cannot choose an Economically Weaker Section unit.
How long is a selected unit held during online booking?
The selected unit is held for 20 minutes and is unavailable to other applicants during that period. The initial cost must be paid through the payment gateway in a single transaction within that window.
Do Defence personnel need the usual nativity certificate?
No. Defence personnel may provide a Defence Department endorsement of their declaration that they are natives of Tamil Nadu.
