LIFE Mission Kerala Housing — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | LIFE Mission Housing Kerala 2026 — 3.5 Lakh Free Houses for Homeless | lifemission.kerala.gov.in |
| State | Kerala (केरल) |
| Launched By | Government of Kerala |
| Launch Year | 2017 |
| Benefit | Free fully constructed house (minimum 375 sq ft) with basic amenities — no cost to beneficiary |
| Category | Housing |
| Beneficiaries | Over 3.5 lakh houses targeted for homeless families |
| Last Verified | 1 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://lifemission.kerala.gov.in |
What is LIFE Mission Kerala Housing?
LIFE (Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment) Mission is Kerala's flagship housing scheme launched in 2017 to provide free houses to homeless and landless families. Target: 3.5 lakh houses over 5 years. Beneficiaries include SC/ST families, coastal communities, tribal groups, and general poor who are landless or houseless. The house area is minimum 375 sq ft with basic facilities. Construction is managed by Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) — Panchayats and Municipalities. No cost to beneficiary.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Free fully constructed house (minimum 375 sq ft) with basic amenities — no cost to beneficiary. The scheme was launched in 2017 and is implemented by the Government of Kerala.
ഭൂരഹിതരും ഭവനരഹിതരുമായ കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്ക് സൗജന്യ വീട്. SC/ST, തീരദേശ, ആദിവാസി കുടുംബങ്ങൾക്ക് മുൻഗണന. 3.5 ലക്ഷം വീടുകൾ ലക്ഷ്യം.
📌 फायदा: 375 sq ft-ൽ കൂടുതൽ വലിപ്പമുള്ള പൂർണ നിർമ്മിത വീട് — ഗുണഭോക്താവിന് ഒരു രൂപ പോലും ചെലവില്ല.
पात्रता:
ഭൂരഹിത/ഭവനരഹിത BPL കുടുംബം. SC/ST, മത്സ്യത്തൊഴിലാളി, ആദിവാസി — പ്രാഥമ്യം.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
ഗ്രാമ പഞ്ചായത്ത് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ മുനിസിപ്പൽ ഓഫീസ് സന്ദർശിക്കുക. LSGI survey-ൽ പേര് ഉൾപ്പെടുത്താൻ ആധാർ, BPL ration card, income certificate കൊണ്ടുവരിക.
Benefits of LIFE Mission Kerala Housing
✅ Free fully constructed house (minimum 375 sq ft) with basic amenities — no cost to beneficiary
375 sq ft का पूरी तरह निर्मित मुफ्त घर — लाभार्थी को कोई भुगतान नहीं।
Who is Eligible for LIFE Mission Kerala Housing?
- ✓ Must be homeless (no house) or living in dilapidated/kutcha house
- ✓ Priority: SC/ST landless families, coastal fishing communities, tribal groups, urban slum dwellers
- ✓ Annual family income should be below poverty line
- ✓ Kerala resident — identified by Local Self-Government Institutions
- ✓ Beneficiaries identified through SECC and local LSG surveys
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Documents Required for LIFE Mission Kerala Housing
How to Apply for LIFE Mission Kerala Housing Online?
- 1LIFE Mission is a beneficiary identification scheme — LSGIs identify eligible families
- 2Contact your local Gram Panchayat or Municipality office
- 3Panchayat conducts survey and prepares beneficiary list
- 4Selected families are notified — construction done by LSGI
- 5Check beneficiary list: lifemission.kerala.gov.in
Official Government Portal — Kerala
Apply directly on the official Kerala government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 LIFE Mission Kerala Official PortalFrequently Asked Questions — LIFE Mission Kerala Housing
Common Questions About Kerala Government Schemes
Kerala Karunya scheme eligibility 2026?+
BPL families in Kerala and APL families with annual income below ₹3 lakh. Not covered under ESIC or central government health schemes.
കാരുണ്യ കാർഡ് എങ്ങനെ ലഭിക്കും?+
karunya.kerala.gov.in ൽ ഓൺലൈൻ അപേക്ഷ നൽകുക അല്ലെങ്കിൽ അടുത്തുള്ള അക്ഷയ സെന്ററിൽ / തഹസിൽദാർ ഓഫീസിൽ റേഷൻ കാർഡ്, ആധാർ, വരുമാന സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ് സഹിതം ചെല്ലുക.
കർഷക ക്ഷേമഗം pension-ന് apply ചെയ്യണ്ടത് എവിടെ?+
നിങ്ങളുടെ അടുത്തുള്ള Krishi Bhavan (ഗ്രാമ/ബ്ലോക്ക് കൃഷി ഓഫീസ്) ൽ ചെന്ന് Karshaka Kshemagam membership എടുക്കുക. 60 വയസ്സ് തികഞ്ഞ ശേഷം pension claim form submit ചെയ്യാം.
Kerala Karshaka Kshemagam membership fee kitni hai?+
Membership fee nominal amount — latest rates for the current year are available at your nearest Krishi Bhavan or keralaagriculture.gov.in. Fee structures may vary by category (own land / tenant farmer).
Kudumbashree SHG loan kitna milta hai?+
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