Delhi Construction Workers Housing Scheme: ₹3-5 Lakh Assistance for Home Purchase or Construction

Purchase/Construction of House for the Construction Workers scheme, launched by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (DBoCWWB), Labour Department, Delhi, provides financial assistance for housing to registered construction workers. The scheme aims to enable workers to purchase or construct houses through advance financial aid. The advance is recoverable in equal installments.


Benefits

  1. ₹3,00,000/-: Workers with 10 years left to reach 60 years of age.
  2. ₹5,00,000/-: Workers with 15 years left to reach 60 years of age.

Eligibility Criteria

For Registration:

  1. Applicant must be a resident of Delhi.
  2. Must be a construction worker.
  3. Age: 18–60 years.
  4. Should have worked 90 days in a year.

For Application:

  1. Must have 10 to 15 years of service left before superannuation.
  2. Must have been registered with the Board for at least three years.

Application Process

Online Registration:

  1. Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Register Now”.
  2. Provide mandatory details such as Aadhaar number, name, mobile number, and date of birth. Create a password.
  3. Upload documents including work proof, Aadhaar card, and bank details.
  4. Pay a registration fee of ₹25/- online.
  5. Note down the application number for tracking purposes.

Online Application for Scheme:

  1. Log in to the DBoCWWB portal using Aadhaar/Registration Card/OTP.
  2. Click “Apply for Scheme”.
  3. Select “Ex-gratia payment” scheme and complete the process.

Documents Required

For Purchase of a House:

  • Encumbrance Certificate (14 years).
  • Land Tax Receipt.
  • Building Ownership Proof.
  • Title Clearance Certificate.
  • Sale Agreement.
  • Affidavit for repayment in installments.

For Construction of a House:

  • Approved Plan and Estimate for construction.
  • Affidavit for repayment in installments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Which department administers the scheme?
    The scheme is administered by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (DBoCWWB).
  2. What is the registration fee?
    The registration/renewal fee is ₹25/-.
  3. Who can register?
    Construction workers aged 18–60 years, working in Delhi for 90 days a year, can register.
  4. Can family members of registered workers apply?
    No, only registered workers can apply for the scheme.
  5. How to track the application?
    Visit the DBoCWWB homepage and click “Track Your Application”.
  6. Is self-attestation required for documents?
    Yes, self-attestation is mandatory.
  7. Can workers from other states register?
    Yes, workers from other states working in Delhi can register, provided they meet eligibility criteria.

Helpline

  • 24×7 Helpline: 011-41236600
  • Office Hours: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Contact Number: 011-23813846

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