The PM Awas Yojna rooms rule has been updated in Bihar to help more families receive housing benefits. Under the new guideline, eligibility will depend on the number of rooms in a house rather than ownership alone. This change mainly supports joint families living together in limited space.
According to officials, if a pucca house has only two rooms and three married brothers live together, at least one family unit can qualify for the scheme. Married members without a separate room will be treated as eligible during verification.
The Rural Development Department has directed all districts to re-verify earlier survey lists. This verification process is expected to continue until January 2026. Earlier surveys had identified over 1.04 crore families as potential beneficiaries across the state.
At present, benefits are being given to families already listed in previous waiting lists. Around 12.2 lakh families from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 lists have received approval for house construction. However, many houses remain incomplete due to delays in fund release.
State officials have requested faster central funding so construction can move ahead smoothly. The new PM Awas Yojna rooms rule is expected to make the scheme fairer and ensure that families living in crowded conditions get proper housing support.
