Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the PMAY scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a Government of India initiative to provide affordable housing to EWS beneficiaries. Eligible applicants may avail a subsidy of ₹2.50 lakh, subject to scheme conditions. Refer to the information booklet to know more.

How to register for the PMAY scheme?

Applicants can register for the December 2025 CIDCO housing scheme by clicking on the “Login Here” button at the top of the page.

What are the eligibility criteria to apply for CIDCO HOME?

Eligibility conditions are detailed in the information booklet available under the downloads section.

What are the documents required for registration?

The list of required documents is available in the Information Booklet ( available under the downloads section) or under the “About Us” section on the CIDCO Homes website.

When will the preference window open?

The preference selection window for the August 2026 scheme will open on 15th August 2026 at 11 am . Registrations for the CIDCO housing scheme are open year round.

What will be the further process after the registration is done?

The preference window will open which will allow the applicants to give 15 preferences out of the available inventory. After this the applicant has to pay the booking amount which qualifies him for the lottery. The allotment of the houses is done through the CIDCO lottery. The detailed process is available in the information booklet available under the downloads section.

What are the locations in which CIDCO is announcing its project?

For the August 2026 scheme, CIDCO has announced 4,779 homes for EWS with inventory available at Taloja, Kalamboli, Kharghar . You can find the details under the “CIDCO projects” page.

What are the number of bedrooms and sizes of homes under EWS or LIG category?

CIDCO offers 1 BHK and 2 BHK homes.
Carpet Area:
● 1 BHK: 322 – 398 sq. ft.
● 2 BHK: 540 – 567 sq. ft.

What does “ My Preferred CIDCO home” mean?

It is a special opportunity where CIDCO allows the interested buyers to choose the project, tower and floor during the preference window and homes are allotted through a lottery process. For details, refer to the information booklet available under the downloads section.

What is the price of each home under various carpet area?

Prices vary based on location and project. All homes are priced significantly below prevailing market rates. Visit the CIDCO Projects section for more information

How to register for PMAY scheme?

Applicants can register for the August 2026 CIDCO housing scheme by clicking on the “Register / Login Here” button at the top of the page.

What is non-EWS?

Anyone whose total family annual income is above ₹6 lakh falls under the non-EWS category.

What is EWS?

EWS stands for Economically Weaker Section. It includes applicants with an annual family income of ₹6 lakh or below. For complete eligibility details, please refer to the information booklet available under the downloads section.

When will the lottery be announced?

The lottery for the August 2026 scheme will be conducted once the booking window closes. Applicants must visit the CIDCO website (https://www.cidcohomes.com) at regular intervals to know about the updates related to the ongoing scheme. Additionally, we will send notifications through the CIDCO app and SMS to all registered applicants.

Until when can I register for the lottery?

Registrations for the CIDCO housing scheme is open year round.