Chennai Gets Green Light for 6,157 New Homes Under ₹1,401 Crore Housing Plan

Chennai is set for a major expansion of its affordable housing stock, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay approving the construction of 6,157 tenements across nine locations at an estimated cost of ₹1,401.75 crore. The initiative will focus on replacing ageing public housing and improving access to quality homes for economically weaker urban households.

Foreshore Estate will receive the largest share, with 1,484 tenements planned. Old Block in Vyasarpadi will have 1,158 units, followed by 912 at Pachaikkal Veerasamy Street. The other locations include Udhayasuriyan Nagar with 850 units, West Cemetery Road with 792, Mullai Nagar with 462, Kakkan Colony with 324, Rukmani Nagar with 111 and Anadhaikuppam with 64.

The approvals cover the reconstruction of dilapidated tenements managed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB), alongside a new housing scheme specifically designed for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries. The proposed developments are expected to include essential civic infrastructure and basic amenities.

While the overall investment has been announced, project-wise allocations, construction schedules and completion timelines are yet to be disclosed.

Interest relief for 6,496 housing allottees

In a separate move, the government has approved a one-year special interest waiver scheme for 6,496 Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) allottees with pending payments under eligible hire-purchase schemes that concluded on or before March 31, 2026.

Under the scheme, beneficiaries who settle their outstanding dues through a single lump-sum payment will receive a complete waiver of penal interest and interest on capitalised interest. They will also receive a five-month interest waiver for every year on payments collected towards the final land-cost difference. The measure is expected to help eligible allottees complete their payments and obtain sale deeds.

12 Mini Taluk Offices planned

The government has also approved 12 Mini Taluk Offices across eight taluks in Chennai district, with an estimated investment of ₹2.14 crore. The centres are intended to make revenue and land-related services more accessible, particularly in a district with high population density.

The new offices are expected to bring administrative services closer to residents and improve access to online applications and related procedures.

Together, the housing projects, interest relief and local administrative centres represent a broader effort to address Chennai’s urban housing and public service requirements. The next key milestone will be the timely implementation of these approved initiatives.