What do you get under LIFE Mission?
A house for homeless and landless families on the LIFE beneficiary list, with ₹4 lakh per house (PMAY funds are added and the state and local body pay the rest).
The portal was live on 31 October 2026. The new government has said it will reform beneficiary selection through grama sabhas; in July 2026 it was reported that the mission may be wound up or restructured. Ongoing houses continue through the local body; check before relying on new funding.
LIFE Mission: latest updates
- Reported: the opposition protested a government move to disband LIFE Mission and other missions; the government earlier said it would reform, not scrap, the housing scheme. news report
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Who is eligible for LIFE Mission?
- Homeless families, and landless homeless families, who are on the LIFE beneficiary list of their local body.
- Selection is through the local body and its approved list; new names are added only when a fresh survey or list is opened.
Also check:
- You must be on the LIFE list of your panchayat or municipality. Ask there whether a new list is open.
Documents needed for LIFE Mission
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for LIFE Mission
- Contact the Village Extension Officer or your panchayat or municipality office and ask about the LIFE list.
- If listed, the local body signs an agreement with you and pays in instalments as construction progresses.
How to check LIFE Mission status
- Ask your local body, or see the beneficiary section on lifemission.kerala.gov.in.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for LIFE Mission?
Homeless families, and landless homeless families, who are on the LIFE beneficiary list of their local body. Selection is through the local body and its approved list; new names are added only when a fresh survey or list is opened.
How much do I get under LIFE Mission?
A house for homeless and landless families on the LIFE beneficiary list, with ₹4 lakh per house (PMAY funds are added and the state and local body pay the rest). The portal was live on 31 October 2026. The new government has said it will reform beneficiary selection through grama sabhas; in July 2026 it was reported that the mission may be wound up or restructured. Ongoing houses continue through the local body; check before relying on new funding.
What documents do I need for LIFE Mission?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Income certificate; Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for LIFE Mission?
Contact the Village Extension Officer or your panchayat or municipality office and ask about the LIFE list. If listed, the local body signs an agreement with you and pays in instalments as construction progresses. Official site: https://lifemission.kerala.gov.in/
How do I check LIFE Mission status?
Ask your local body, or see the beneficiary section on lifemission.kerala.gov.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for LIFE Mission?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- LIFE Mission official portal, Govt of Kerala
- Kerala Budget Speech 2026-27 (29 January 2026), paras 76 and 272: houses under LIFE and ₹4 lakh per house
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.