TNUHDB, simplified
Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
TNUHDB (formerly the Slum Clearance Board) builds tenements for urban poor and EWS families, including PMAY units. Beneficiaries are identified by survey and, for some projects, allotted by draw.
- Allotment
- Survey-based · Lottery
- Who can apply
- State residents only
- Areas
- Chennai, Other TN cities
🔔 Latest TNUHDB notices
✔ Who can apply
- ●Urban poor / EWS families in Tamil Nadu without a pucca house, as per the project's rules.
- ●Residency: For eligible urban poor families in Tamil Nadu.
📄 Documents to keep ready
- ☐PAN card of applicant (and spouse, if married)
- ☐Aadhaar for e-KYC on the portal (do not share copies with agents)
- ☐Income proof for the financial year asked in the brochure (ITR / Form 16 / income certificate)
- ☐Recent passport-size photograph and signature scan
- ☐Active mobile number and email ID
- ☐Bank account details for the EMD / registration-money refund
- ☐Ration card / residence proof in Tamil Nadu
🪜 How to apply, step by step
- 1Beneficiaries are identified from government survey data and local body / Gram Sabha verification. There is no open online lottery.
- 2Check your name in the beneficiary list through the local body or the official portal.
- 3Assistance is paid in instalments directly to your bank account as construction progresses.
💡 Tips
- Beneficiary contribution amounts are fixed by the Board. Pay only through official channels.
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TNUHDB: frequently asked questions
How does TNUHDB allot flat?+
TNUHDB uses survey-based, lottery. The method and dates are announced in each scheme's official notice and brochure.
Can people from other states apply to TNUHDB?+
State residents only. For eligible urban poor families in Tamil Nadu.
Where do I apply for TNUHDB schemes?+
Only on the official website (tnuhdb.tn.gov.in). YojanaHelper is an independent guide and does not accept applications.
How will I know when TNUHDB announces a new scheme?+
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