The Government of Goa State, along with the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, has recently launched a remarkable housing initiative known as the Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme, launched on 4th October 2025. According to this scheme, the Government aims to provide legal recognition and ownership rights to all the Goan citizens who are living in those houses that were previously unrecognised due to legal complexities.
All those Residential Properties that were built before 1972 will be legalised by the Government so that all those citizens who were residing in it can have full and legal ownership. All those citizens whose houses were listed as illegal or having legal issues can simply visit the Official Website and apply for this beneficial scheme online.
Objective of Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme
The main objective behind this Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme is to simplify the process of legalising homes that were built before 1972. Under this scheme, the Government will grant legal recognition to ancestral and older homes in Goa state by simplifying the legalisation process. With the help of this scheme, the Authorities will provide recognition so that the people residing in those homes will get proper legal security so that they can leverage their property for transfers, loans and other activities.
Short Highlights of Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme
| Objective | Grants legal ownership rights to residents whose houses were built on government or Communidade land. |
| Beneficiaries | Covers long-term residents of Goa, including both Goan and non-Goan families on Communidade land. |
| Implementation | The scheme is implemented under the Goa Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. |
| Eligibility | Open to houses constructed before February 28, 2014, with a two-year window for applications. |
| Coverage | Regularises over 50,000 houses, benefiting a significant portion of the state’s population. |
| Restrictions | Regularised properties cannot be sold or transferred for 20 years, except to a family member. |
| Exclusions | Regularisation is not available for constructions in protected zones like Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas, forests, or tenanted land. |
| Application Process | A streamlined process with certification by the Deputy Collector within 7 days and a Panchayat No Objection Certificate (NOC) within the following 7 days. |
Eligibility Criteria
- Only Goan citizens are eligible to apply.
- All those houses that were built before 1972 will be eligible.
- The Residential Property must be built on Government Land, Land owned by Individuals and Community Land.
Fee Structure
- The fee required to secure legal ownership (Class 1 Sanad) is tiered based on when the house was constructed:
- Before 1972: A nominal fee of ₹25 per square meter.
- 1973–1986: 50% of the minimum land rate.
- 1987–2000: 75% of the minimum land rate.
- 2001–2014: The full minimum land rate as notified in 2014.
Benefits of Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme
- Security and stability: It protects families from eviction and provides a sense of certainty about their housing, along with full residential security.
- Access to financial services: 100% Legal ownership allows residents to use their homes as collateral for loans, unlocking access to credit.
- Empowerment and dignity: The scheme empowers citizens by formalising their property and bringing decades of uncertainty to an end so that they can reside in their ancestral properties.
- Simplified process: The application and approval process has been designed to be fast and uncomplicated.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof
- Proof of Residence
- Evidence of Long-Term Residency
- Evidence of house construction before the February 28, 2014, cut-off date.
- House owner photograph
- Savings bank account Passbook
Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme Apply Online
- Applicants have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
- Now, on the homepage, you have to click on the Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme option.
- After that, you have to click on the Apply Online option.
- Then an Application Form will open here; you have to enter all the required details in the application form.
- Then you have to upload all the required documents in the form.
- At Last you have to recheck the form and click on Submit button.
FAQ’s
What is the objective of the ‘Mhaje Ghar’ Scheme?
The scheme aims to grant legal ownership rights to long-term residents of Goa whose houses were built on government or Communidade land before the cutoff date of February 28, 2014.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The scheme covers long-term residents, including both Goan and non-Goan families, with houses on government or Communidade land.
What is the application process?
Application forms are available at the offices of Deputy Collectors, Mamlatdars, and Panchayats. The process is expedited, with certifications often issued within a few weeks.
What is the application deadline?
A two-year window for applications was made available after the scheme’s inauguration on October 4, 2025.
What is the maximum land area that can be regularised?
The regularisation is limited to a maximum plot size of 400 square metres.
Are there any restrictions on the regularised property?
Yes, the regularised property cannot be sold or transferred for 20 years, except to a family member.
Ishaa Choudhary
Ishaa Choudhary is a content writer with 3 years of experience in government schemes. She writes simple and helpful articles that guide people to understand and benefit from public welfare programs.