Punjab's Apni Zameen Apna Ghar scheme: Eligibility criteria and how to apply for free plot
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Apni Zameen Apna Ghar initiative, a flagship welfare programme aimed at providing free residential plots to the province's poorest and homeless citizens.
The first phase of the scheme will allocate 1,892 free 3-marla plots across 23 low-income housing projects in 19 districts.
The initiative is being managed by the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency, under the administrative oversight of the Housing, Urban Development, and Public Health Engineering Department.
The programme is part of CM Maryam Nawaz's broader 'Housing for All' vision and is designed to benefit those who meet eligibility criteria.
Districts Included in Phase One
Attock, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Jhang, Jhelum, Kasur, Khushab, Layyah, Lodhran, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, Rajanpur, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Vehari
Who is Eligible?
Must hold permanent residence status in Punjab as per CNIC
Applications are only accepted within the applicant's native district
Applicant, spouse, and dependent children must not own any property in Pakistan
Clean criminal record is mandatory
Applicant must not be a bank or financial institution defaulter
Submission of false or misleading information will result in disqualification
How to Apply
Apply online via the official portal: https://azag.punjab.gov.pk
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