What do you get under Garib Aawas?
A house built by the state for poor families in rural Sikkim (the state put the cost at about ₹17.5 lakh per house). Urban poor are covered under the Sikkim Urban Garib Aawas Yojana.
No online form or detailed rules are on the state portal. Selection is done through the Rural Development Department.
Who is eligible for Garib Aawas?
- Poor families in Sikkim without a proper house, selected by the government.
Documents needed for Garib Aawas
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Garib Aawas
- Ask at your Gram Panchayat, BDO or Block Administrative Centre how beneficiaries are being selected this year.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Garib Aawas?
Poor families in Sikkim without a proper house, selected by the government.
How much do I get under Garib Aawas?
A house built by the state for poor families in rural Sikkim (the state put the cost at about ₹17.5 lakh per house). Urban poor are covered under the Sikkim Urban Garib Aawas Yojana. No online form or detailed rules are on the state portal. Selection is done through the Rural Development Department.
What documents do I need for Garib Aawas?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate; Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar).
How do I apply for Garib Aawas?
Ask at your Gram Panchayat, BDO or Block Administrative Centre how beneficiaries are being selected this year. Official site: https://www.sikkim.gov.in/departments/rural-management-development-department
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Garib Aawas?
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
- Govt of Sikkim, IPR: key achievements (Sikkim Garib Aawas Yojana)
- Rural Development Department, Govt of Sikkim
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.