LAHORE, November 3, 2026 — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved inviting new applications for the provincial government’s Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar housing scheme, opening the door for more eligible residents to seek support for homeownership.
The approval was announced during a meeting in Lahore chaired by the chief minister to review progress on the housing initiative.
According to the briefing presented at the meeting, more than 1.7 million people have registered on the scheme’s online portal, reflecting substantial interest in the government-backed housing programme.
Officials reported that 128,718 houses have been completed under the initiative, while construction work on another 62,600 homes is progressing.
The meeting was also informed that 171,597 beneficiaries had received the second instalment of their loans under the scheme.
The briefing further highlighted financial activity associated with the programme, including the receipt of loan instalments amounting to Rs22.29 billion. It also reported that loans worth Rs1.216 billion had been disbursed to applicants.
The decision to invite fresh applications is expected to provide another opportunity for eligible households seeking assistance through the provincial housing initiative. However, the latest report did not specify when the new application process would begin or outline any revised eligibility requirements.
Further details regarding the application schedule and registration procedure are awaited.
