ARHCs At a Galance

Large scale reverse migration of urban migrants/ poor due to COVID-19.
Urban migrants stay in slums/ informal settlements/ unauthorised colonies/ peri-urban areas to save cost on housing.
Non availability of housing close to workplace adversely impacts productivity.
Requirement of affordable rental housing rather than ownership

Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs) as a Sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) to provide affordable rental housing to urban migrants/ poor, close to their workplace.
It aims to Create a conducive ecosystem for Public/ Private Entities to leverage investment in rental housing

Beneficiaries for ARHCs will be varied groups of urban migrants/ poor from EWS/ LIG categories including industrial & construction workers, migrants working with market/ trade associations, educational/ health institutions, hospitality sector, long-term tourists/ visitors, students etc.

To be implemented in all Statutory Towns, Notified Planning Areas and areas under Special Area/ Development Authorities/ Industrial Development Authorities

Two-pronged implementation strategy: -
1. Model-1: Utilizing existing Government funded vacant houses to convert into ARHCs through Public Private Partnership (PPP) or by Public Agencies
2. Model-2: Construction, Operation & Maintenance of ARHCs by Public/ Private Entities on their own available vacant land
Signing of MOUs with States/UTs
ARHCs can be a mix of Single Bedroom unit of up to 30 sqm/ Double Bedroom unit of up to 60 sqm with living area, kitchen, toilet and bathroom; and Dormitory Bed of up to 10 sqm carpet areas each, including all common facilities.
A maximum of 33% houses with double room is permissible in a project.
In-block renting for smooth implementation and sustained income
Incentives Proposed for Private/Public Entities: