Housing application rules eased for guardians of people with disabilities

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development announced that guardians of individuals with disabilities registered with the National Social Protection Agency can now apply for government housing without additional documentation. The deadline for specialized applications under the 'Family Housing' programme is June 15. Applicants must have continuously resided in the Malé region for five years, or be receiving medical treatment in Malé if unable to afford residence and treatment is unavailable at home. Approximately 4,500 housing units are being built with India and China, with 4,000 by contracted companies and others in atolls. Applications for land and flats under the 'Housing for All' initiative also expire on June 15.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development announced that guardians of individuals with disabilities registered with the National Social Protection Agency can now apply for government housing without additional documentation. The deadline for specialized applications under the 'Family Housing' programme is June 15. Applicants must have continuously resided in the Malé region for five years, or be receiving medical treatment in Malé if unable to afford residence and treatment is unavailable at home. Approximately 4,500 housing units are being built with India and China, with 4,000 by contracted companies and others in atolls. Applications for land and flats under the 'Housing for All' initiative also expire on June 15.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development announced that guardians of individuals with disabilities registered with the National Social Protection Agency can now apply for government housing without additional documentation. The deadline for specialized applications under the 'Family Housing' programme is June 15. Applicants must have continuously resided in the Malé region for five years, or be receiving medical treatment in Malé if unable to afford residence and treatment is unavailable at home. Approximately 4,500 housing units are being built with India and China, with 4,000 by contracted companies and others in atolls. Applications for land and flats under the 'Housing for All' initiative also expire on June 15.

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