Housing Ministry Begins Cross-Verification of Over 50,000 Applicants

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has begun the cross-verification process for applicants who applied for housing under the government’s “Housing for All” policy.

More than 50,000 people submitted applications for land plots and flats by the deadline on 15 of this month, according to the ministry. Of these, more than 35,900 applications were for flats, while over 22,000 were for land plots.

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The application process opened on 18 January this year, following upgrades to the housing portal and amendments to regulations based on public feedback from various sectors. The government said the changes aimed to improve access for those in need of housing.

State Minister for Housing Ahmed Nazim Mohamed told Public Service Media that cross-verification work had now started. He said the process involves comparing information submitted by applicants with data held by different state institutions, including verification of residency details in Malé.

The ministry said the large number of applications meant the cross-verification process would take time to complete.

Nazim said the government began administrative preparations before the physical commencement of housing projects to ensure sufficient time for proper processing.

Unlike previous housing initiatives, the government opened applications well in advance of construction. Authorities said physical work on several housing projects is expected to begin within this year, with completion targeted in around two years. The government added that arrangements are being made to enable beneficiaries to move into the units soon after completion.