The projects were announced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by Housing and Urban Development Minister B. Rajkumar on August 28, 2026, under the department’s 2026–27 announcements.

842 TNHB apartments under self-financing scheme

TNHB will construct 842 apartments at an estimated cost of ₹914 crore under its self-financing scheme.

The apartments are planned in eight locations:

• Anna Nagar, Chennai
• Purasawalkam, Chennai
• Nandanam, Chennai
• Ernavoor, Chennai
• Thirumazhisai, Tiruvallur district
• Gundusalai, Cuddalore district
• Ellis Nagar, Madurai district
• Vallankumaravilai, Kanniyakumari district

The government has not yet revealed how many apartments will be built at each location.

How does the TNHB self-financing scheme work?

Under a TNHB self-financing scheme, buyers generally pay the cost of the flat in stages while construction is in progress. It is different from a subsidised or free housing programme.

A payment schedule published on the TNHB portal for an earlier self-financing project required buyers to pay 10% of the flat cost within 21 days of receiving the provisional allotment order. Further instalments were collected during construction, while the final payment and applicable GST were payable at the time of handover.

The TNHB website also states that interest may be charged when an instalment is paid after its due date. If an allottee repeatedly fails to pay, TNHB may issue notices and eventually cancel the allotment according to the applicable rules.

However, the payment schedule, eligibility, initial deposit and allotment process for these newly announced 842 apartments may be different. Buyers must wait for the individual project notifications.

Does ₹914 crore indicate the selling price?

No. The ₹914 crore is the combined estimated cost of developing all 842 apartments across eight locations.

Dividing the project cost by the number of apartments produces an average of approximately ₹1.09 crore per unit. But this should not be treated as the expected selling price.

Prices will depend on the location, flat size, category, construction specifications, parking, common facilities, land cost and other project expenses. A flat in Anna Nagar or Nandanam may be priced very differently from one in Ernavoor or Thirumazhisai.

TNHB to develop 564 residential plots

TNHB will also develop 564 residential plots at a cost of ₹45 crore. These plots will be provided with basic infrastructure and later brought up for sale. 

The ten announced locations are:

• Valasaravakkam
• Sholinganallur
• Thiruvanmiyur
• Hosur
• Velichamandalam
• Edappadi
• Arcot
• Kadachanallur
• Ellis Nagar
• Chettinaickenpatti

The government has not yet published the plot sizes, number of plots in each location or proposed selling prices.

Rental housing planned at CIT Nagar

A separate rental housing project has been announced at CIT Nagar, Chennai.

TNHB will construct 20 rental apartments at an estimated cost of around ₹18 crore under its Board Rental Housing Scheme.

Eligibility, rental rates and allotment conditions have not yet been released.

Can buyers apply now?

No. This is presently an Assembly announcement and not a booking notification.

TNHB has not yet released:

• Exact project sites and survey numbers
• Apartment and plot sizes
• MIG, HIG, LIG or EWS categories
• Sale prices
• Application opening dates
• Eligibility conditions
• Lottery or first-come-first-served rules
• Construction and possession timelines
• TNRERA registration details

Project-level approvals, layouts, tenders and official sale notifications are expected to follow. These new projects should also not be confused with TNHB flats and plots that are already available under its ongoing allotment programmes.

Relief for Housing Board Allottees and Unused Land

The Tamil Nadu Housing Board has announced a one-year scheme for around 7,000 people who have not paid their instalments for plots, flats or houses. If they pay the pending amount in one go, certain penalty and interest charges will be waived.

The Government will also take steps to solve long-pending issues involving Housing Board land that has not been handed over or is lying unused due to encroachment and other problems.

Why these projects matter

The announcement is significant because several projects are planned in established and high-demand markets such as Anna Nagar, Purasawalkam, Nandanam, Sholinganallur and Thiruvanmiyur.

Thirumazhisai is also important because of the continuing residential, transport and industrial growth in western Chennai. However, the government has not officially linked the TNHB project with any proposed Metro Rail corridor.

Official announcement:
https://cms.tn.gov.in/cms_migrated/document/announcements/hud_t_ann_2026_27.pdf

TNHB website:
https://tnhb.tn.gov.in/

Disclaimer: This article is based on the Tamil Nadu Government’s 2026–27 Assembly announcement. Project prices, sizes, eligibility, timelines and booking conditions have not yet been released and may change when TNHB publishes the detailed project notifications.

The Tamil Nadu Housing Board released Notification No. 01/2026 dated August 12, 2026, offering 6,775 flats, residential plots and independent houses across 14 districts in Tamil Nadu.

The properties range from 242 sq.ft. to 5,942 sq.ft., with prices starting at ₹3 lakh and reaching ₹2.98 crore.

The units will be allotted through three schemes. Each scheme has separate opening dates, deadlines and allotment rules.

Three TNHB Allotment Schemes

Under Scheme A, applicants may apply until the relevant closing date. Allotment will be decided through an electronic draw, so applying earlier does not increase the chance of selection.

Schemes B and C follow the first-come-first-served system. Applicants seeking popular properties, particularly flats in Chennai, should be ready when booking opens at 10:00 AM.

Scheme B may benefit eligible reservation-category applicants because allotment takes place within the applicable reservation category.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet three basic conditions:

1. The applicant must be a native of Tamil Nadu.
2. The applicant must have completed 21 years of age on the application date.
3. The applicant, spouse and minor children must not have previously purchased a plot, house or flat from TNHB.

Owning a privately purchased property does not automatically disqualify an applicant. The restriction applies specifically to an earlier purchase from TNHB.

TNHB Monthly Income Categories

Applicants belonging to higher-income categories may apply for a lower-category property. However, EWS units can be allotted only to applicants who satisfy the EWS income limit.

Reservation in TNHB Allotment

The main reservation shares include:

• General public – 38%
• Scheduled Castes – 18%
• State Government employees – 18%, including 2% for serving judicial officers
• Central Government, TNEB and local-body employees – 8%
• Defence personnel, ex-servicemen and eligible defence families – 7%
• Washermen and hairdressers – 4%
• Working journalists – 3%
• TNHB employees – 2%
• Scheduled Tribes – 1%
• Language martyrs, state-border agitation participants and freedom fighters – 1%

A 3% preference is provided to differently abled applicants across reservation categories. Artists receive a 5% preference, while politically affected persons receive a 1% preference within specified categories.

Applicants claiming a reservation must upload the relevant certificate.

Application and Registration Fees

The fees include GST and are non-refundable. Payment must be made online through Internet Banking, Debit Card or IMPS from an account registered in the applicant’s name.

The Important 10% Payment Rule

Applicants must initially pay 10% of the property value.

• Scheme A lottery winners get only 15 minutes after selection to complete the payment.
• Scheme B and Scheme C applicants get 20 minutes during booking.
• The amount must be paid in a single transaction from the applicant’s registered bank account.
• The remaining 90% must be paid within 90 days from the allotment date.

The balance may be paid through the TNHB e-Services portal or by e-Challan, either in parts or as a lump sum.

Applicants should increase their bank transaction limits before the booking date. A low transaction limit, technical delay or failed payment could result in losing the selected unit.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep clear soft copies of the following documents ready:

• Proof of age
• Nativity certificate
• Monthly income certificate
• PAN card
• Aadhaar card
• Scanned signature
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Reservation certificate, if applicable

Trying to prepare or upload documents during the short FCFS booking window could cause delays. All documents should be prepared and checked in advance.

Important Application Dates

Scheme A projects open in stages between August 21 and August 28, 2026. Their application deadlines fall between September 19 and September 26, 2026.

Scheme B projects open between August 24 and August 28, 2026, with booking periods extending up to August 2027, subject to availability.

Under Scheme C, the Koyambedu and Varaganeri projects are already open. Other projects open on August 25 or August 27, 2026, and the listed booking deadline is March 31, 2027.

These extended closing dates do not guarantee availability. Under the FCFS system, popular units may be booked soon after the portal opens.

Complete TNHB Project-Wise Units, Sizes and Prices

The following tables cover every project listed on pages 7–11 of the guide, including its district, property type, income category, number of available units, size and TNHB selling-price range.

Sizes refer to the carpet area or plot extent in square feet. “L” means lakh.

Scheme A: Online Lottery – 2,842 Units

Scheme B: FCFS With Reservation – 2,184 Units

Scheme C: FCFS General Pool – 1,749 Units

Understanding the Price Tables

The lowest-priced units in the notification include:

• Kalinjur S&S, Vellore: EWS plots measuring 344–883 sq.ft.
• Tharapadavedu S&S, Vellore: EWS plots.
• Indicative starting price: ₹3 lakh.

Other notable options include:

• Affordable Chennai flats: Sholinganallur LIG flats from ₹36 lakh
• Anna Nagar: Flats from around ₹79 lakh, with a premium Shanthi Colony flat priced at ₹1.84 crore
• Ayanavaram: MIG flats priced between ₹90 lakh and ₹97 lakh
• Koyambedu: Large HIG flats priced between ₹1.44 crore and ₹1.46 crore
• Chengalpattu: EWS plots at Paranur and Rajakulipettai from ₹14 lakh
• Mullur Satellite Town: 888 plots across EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG categories
• Hosur Phase XVI: Premium plots priced up to ₹2.98 crore

How to Apply Online

1. Register through tnhb.tn.gov.in or propertysales.tnhb.tn.gov.in.
2. Review the project location, unit number, price, size, floor plan, undivided share, amenities and photographs.
3. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
4. Select the property and submit the application.
5. Pay the applicable fees and initial deposit within the permitted time.
6. If allotted, pay the remaining 90% within 90 days.

Checks to Complete Before Booking

Applicants should not depend only on the online property listing. Before applying, they should:

• Visit the site and check its location, access road and surrounding infrastructure.
• Verify the RERA registration status of the specific project, as the status may differ between projects.
• Confirm the exact unit size, floor, undivided share, layout and final cost.
• Check whether maintenance charges or other project-level costs apply.
• Remember that stamp duty and registration charges are generally separate from TNHB’s published selling price.
• Verify the latest availability, price, opening time and deadline on the official portal before making any payment.

TNHB Support Details

• Toll-free number: 1800-599-6060
• WhatsApp support: +91 95662 89561
• Main website: tnhb.tn.gov.in
• Property portal: propertysales.tnhb.tn.gov.in

Each project also has designated TNHB officials whose contact numbers are provided in the official project annexures.

Verify the Property Before Allotment

A TNHB allotment does not remove the need for property verification. Before paying a large amount, applicants should check the project approval, RERA status, site condition, property dimensions, undivided share, total purchase cost and registration expenses.

The Verified.RealEstate team can assist applicants with approval and RERA checks, site verification, cost assessment, registration-related due diligence and identifying possible compliance or investment risks before the purchase is finalised.

TNHB may revise availability, prices or dates. Applicants must therefore confirm every detail through the live TNHB portal and the official notification before applying or making payment.

Source: TNHB Notification No. 01/2026 dated August 12, 2026. All prices, availability, dates and conditions should be checked against the latest information published by TNHB.

The direction was issued during a review meeting held at the Tamil Nadu Housing Board headquarters. The minister instructed officials to ensure that TNHB services and future housing schemes are delivered through digital platforms, making the process more accessible to the public.

TNHB Unsold Houses and Plots to Be Brought Online

One of the key points discussed during the review was the large number of unsold TNHB houses, flats, and plots available across different schemes in Tamil Nadu.

To improve visibility and speed up sales, the minister directed officials to bring these unsold properties under an online sales platform. Once implemented, the system is expected to help buyers view available TNHB properties more easily and reduce the need for repeated visits to government offices.

For the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, moving unsold inventory online can help improve revenue generation from existing properties. For homebuyers, it can make government-backed houses and plots easier to find, compare, and purchase through a more transparent process.

A Move Towards Transparency and Faster Access

The digital shift is expected to reduce paperwork, procedural delays, and dependency on offline administrative processes.

At present, many buyers face delays due to manual applications, documentation issues, sale deed execution, and physical follow-ups. By moving TNHB services online, the government aims to make the process smoother and more transparent for the general public.

However, the full features of the online platform, including whether it will provide real-time inventory tracking, online payment, digital booking, or sale deed tracking, are yet to be officially detailed.

Minister Reviews TNHB Projects and Services

During the meeting, the minister reviewed several important areas connected to TNHB’s functioning.

These included :

• ongoing projects,
• unsold houses and plots,
• pending execution of sale deeds,
• new schemes proposed for the year,
• rental housing,
• revenue generation,
• administration,
• land acquisition,
• financial position, and
• public grievance petitions.

This shows that the digital push is not limited only to online property sales. It is part of a larger effort to improve the overall administration and service delivery of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.

Public Grievance Petitions Also Reviewed

The minister also reviewed petitions received under the Chief Minister’s grievance redressal initiative.

This is an important step because housing-related grievances often involve delays in documentation, allotment issues, payment concerns, pending sale deeds, possession delays, and other administrative problems.

A digital approach may help TNHB track complaints better, reduce delays, and improve public trust in the system.

Key Housing Projects to Be Fast-Tracked

The minister also emphasised the need to speed up important housing initiatives in Tamil Nadu.

These include :

• the own-house construction scheme for government employees,
• the reconstruction of tenements belonging to the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, and
• the development of satellite townships at Thirumazhisai, Uchapatti-Thoppur in Madurai, and Mullur in Pudukkottai.

These projects are expected to play an important role in expanding housing access and planned urban development across the state.

What This Means for Homebuyers

For people looking to buy government-allotted houses, flats, or residential plots in Tamil Nadu, TNHB’s digital shift could be a major improvement.

Once the online platform is implemented, buyers may be able to access information on available properties more easily and complete parts of the process without depending entirely on offline procedures.

The move can also reduce confusion, improve transparency, and make TNHB properties more visible to genuine buyers.

Key Takeaway

The Tamil Nadu Housing Board’s move towards digital services is a significant step in modernising government-backed housing sales. By bringing unsold houses and plots onto an online platform, TNHB can improve transparency, reduce procedural delays, and make property access easier for the public.

For homebuyers, this means a more organised and accessible way to explore TNHB housing options in Tamil Nadu. For the government, it can help unlock revenue from unsold inventory and improve public service delivery.