Gujarat Housing Board (GHB) 2026: Schemes, Draw, How to Apply, Redevelopment in Ahmedabad, Allottee Rules and Resale Checks

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 08/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 8 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

The Gujarat Housing Board (GHB) is the state body that builds and allots affordable homes in Gujarat, mainly for the economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income groups (LIG), with some middle and higher income housing. Its official website is gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in, and most content on it is in Gujarati. Homes are allotted through a computerised draw of lots, and in 2026 the board is focused on redeveloping its old colonies in Ahmedabad through public-private partnership. This guide explains how GHB schemes work, how to apply, what to check before buying a GHB flat on resale, and how to avoid fraud.

Gujarat Housing Board at a glance

Set up under: Gujarat Housing Board Act, 1961
Website: gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in (mostly in Gujarati)
Head office: Near Pragatinagar, Naranpura, Ahmedabad – 380013
Main groups served: EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG, as set in each scheme
Allotment: computerised draw of lots among eligible applicants
2026 focus: PPP redevelopment of old colonies in Gota and Naranpura, Ahmedabad
Sub-letting: not allowed without the board’s permission

In this guide

What the Gujarat Housing Board does
Latest: GHB redevelopment in Ahmedabad (2026)
Who can apply for a GHB scheme
How to apply for a Gujarat Housing Board house
Rules for GHB allottees
Buying a GHB flat on resale: what to check
Beware of fraud
Frequently asked questions

What the Gujarat Housing Board does

GHB was created under the Gujarat Housing Board Act, 1961. The Act lets the board frame housing schemes, build homes and shops, and sell, lease or let them on terms it decides, including sale on instalments. Over the decades it has built hundreds of housing colonies across Gujarat, many of them in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar.

Today the board works on three fronts:

New housing schemes for EWS, LIG and MIG buyers, announced from time to time.
Redevelopment of old GHB colonies that are in poor condition.
Management of allotted homes: instalments, transfers, permissions and dues.

Latest: GHB redevelopment in Ahmedabad (2026)

In January 2026, GHB invited proposals to redevelop several old colonies in Ahmedabad under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, as reported by DeshGujarat. A private developer rebuilds the existing homes free of cost for eligible allottees and recovers its cost by building extra units for open sale on surplus land and FSI.

Project	Area	Reported scope	Reported timeline
Gota Integrated Housing Redevelopment	Gota (Mahatma Gandhi Colony and Slum Clearance area)	2,004 EWS and 1,836 LIG units, 87 shops	40 months
Happy Home Apartments	Naranpura (Blocks 18–36)	114 HIG flats	30 months
Nidhi Apartments	Naranpura (Blocks 32–33)	24 HIG flats	28 months
Surya Apartments	Naranpura (Block 2)	Bhoomi pujan held in January 2026	Not reported

Redevelopment in GHB societies needs the consent of 75% of members. Reports from 2025 show that some projects have still been held up by court cases filed by members who did not agree. If you own a flat in an old GHB colony, attend society meetings, read the development agreement carefully and get legal advice before you sign.

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Who can apply for a GHB scheme

Each scheme has its own brochure that sets the rules. Common conditions include:

Family income within the limit for the category (EWS, LIG, MIG or HIG). The limits are set in each brochure, so check them there.
The applicant usually must not already own a house allotted by the board or another government housing body.
Some units are reserved for groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and government staff, as stated in the brochure.
Where a scheme is linked to PMAY-Urban, the PMAY income limits and the rule of no pucca house in the family’s name apply.

How to apply for a Gujarat Housing Board house

Watch the official website gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in and GHB notices in leading Gujarati newspapers for a new scheme.
Download or collect the scheme brochure. Read the location, carpet area, price, income limit, reservation and payment plan.
Fill the application form in the way the brochure says (online, or at the notified bank or GHB office).
Attach identity proof, address proof, income proof, photographs and a category certificate if you claim a reservation.
Pay the application fee and deposit shown in the brochure. Keep the receipt and application number.
Check the list of eligible applicants and the draw date. The computerised draw is held in public, and results are published by the board.
If selected, you receive an allotment letter. Pay the instalments by the due dates to avoid cancellation or penalty.
After full payment, complete the ownership documents with the board and register them at the sub-registrar office.

If you are not selected, the brochure explains how and when the deposit is refunded.

Rules for GHB allottees

Under Section 56 of the GHB Act, the board can take back possession if an occupant does not pay dues for over six months, sub-lets without the board’s permission, or breaks the terms of allotment. The occupant gets a written notice and a chance to reply first. Unpaid dues can be recovered as arrears of land revenue. So:

Do not rent out an allotted flat without written permission from GHB.
Pay all instalments and maintenance on time and keep every receipt.
Get written permission before structural changes or a change of use.

Buying a GHB flat on resale: what to check

Many older GHB flats are sold on resale. Before you pay any money:

Ask for the original allotment letter, payment receipts and the board’s no-dues certificate.
Check that ownership has been fully transferred from GHB to the seller and that the sale documents are registered.
For any earlier transfer, ask for the board’s transfer approval or NOC from the GHB division office.
Check whether the colony is listed for redevelopment and what the seller has signed with the society.
Check the society share certificate and the latest property tax receipt.
Pull the land record on AnyROR for the land, and get an encumbrance certificate.
Compare the price with the jantri rate in Ahmedabad, since stamp duty is charged on the higher of the two.

Beware of fraud

No one can promise you a GHB house outside the draw. Allotment is only by computerised draw.
Pay fees only through the method stated in the official brochure. Do not pay cash to middlemen.
Use only the government website ending in gujarat.gov.in. Treat look-alike sites and WhatsApp forms with care.
For new private projects, check the project on Gujarat RERA before you book.

More guides: stamp duty in Gujarat, Gujarat RERA, AnyROR 7/12, jantri rate Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad real estate and PMAY-Urban 2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official website of the Gujarat Housing Board?

The official website is gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in. Most of its content is in Gujarati. Scheme notices are also published in newspapers.

How are GHB houses allotted?

Houses are allotted by a computerised draw of lots among eligible applicants, held in public. Reserved categories get their share as stated in the scheme brochure.

Is there a new Gujarat Housing Board scheme in 2026?

In January 2026 GHB invited PPP proposals to redevelop old colonies in Gota and Naranpura, Ahmedabad. For new schemes open to the public, check the GHB website and newspaper notices.

What are the income limits for GHB schemes?

Income limits are set in each scheme brochure for EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG. Where a scheme is linked to PMAY-Urban, the PMAY limits apply.

Can I rent out my GHB flat?

Not without the board’s permission. Sub-letting without permission is a ground for eviction under Section 56 of the Gujarat Housing Board Act, 1961.

How much consent is needed to redevelop a GHB society?

Redevelopment needs the consent of 75% of members. Some projects have still been delayed by court cases filed by members who did not agree.

Where is the Gujarat Housing Board head office?

The head office is near Pragatinagar, Naranpura, Ahmedabad – 380013. The board also has division offices in other cities.

Scheme details, income limits, prices, fees and redevelopment terms are set by the Gujarat Housing Board and the Government of Gujarat and can change. Check the latest brochure on gujarathousingboard.gujarat.gov.in or at the GHB office before you apply or buy. This guide is general information, not legal or investment advice. Sources: Gujarat Housing Board Act, 1961 (India Code); Gujarat Housing Board website; January 2026 reports in DeshGujarat and Indian Masterminds on GHB redevelopment; July 2025 Ahmedabad Mirror report on redevelopment consent; Housing.com on GHB.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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