In May–July 2025, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar scheme to provide free 3‑marla residential plots to landless and low‑income citizens, especially widows, orphans, persons with disabilities, and financially needy families. The recently launched e‑portal azag.punjab.gov.pk marks a milestone in transparency and ease of application.
In today’s rapidly inflating real estate market, this initiative comes at a crucial time—empowering the underprivileged through legal land ownership. Throughout this article, we explore eligibility, application steps, and the impact of this flagship scheme.
Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar is a PHATA (Punjab Housing & Town Planning Agency) initiative offering free 3‑marla plots to permanently landless Punjab residents. The scheme features:
Zero‑cost 3‑marla residential plots for eligible families
Security through digital balloting—no corruption or favoritism
Interest‑free construction loans to start building homes
Legal restrictions: no resale for 5 years, construction to begin within 6 months, completion within 2 years.
This scheme is gaining traction due to:
Real estate inflation pushing many towards homelessness
A significant spike in Google searches for “free plot scheme Punjab”
Official launch of the e‑portal in May 2025 ensures full digital access.
The first phase targets nearly 1,892 plots across 23 low‑income housing projects in 19 districts.
It’s not just a housing program—it’s a step toward social justice and dignity for Punjab’s most vulnerable citizens.
Serial | District | 3 Marla Plots Scheme Names | No. of Plots |
---|---|---|---|
01 | Jhelum | ADS-IV & ADS-I | 727 & 3 |
02 | Kasur | ADS Pattoki | 388 |
03 | Faisalabad | ADS Mamukanjan | 257 |
04 | Lodhran | ADS Lodhran | 218 |
05 | Okara | ADS Renal Khurd II & ADS Okara | 128 & 2 |
06 | Layyah | 03-Marla Housing Scheme (Extension) | 55 |
07 | Bhakkar | 03-Marla Housing Scheme & ADS-II-Bhakkar | 36 & 16 |
08 | Sahiwal | 03-Marla Housing Scheme | 33 |
09 | Sargodha | 3-M Sillan Wali | 25 |
10 | Khushab | 03-Marla Housing Scheme Jauharabad | 24 |
11 | Bahawalnagar | ADS Bahawalnagar | 20 |
12 | Mandi Baha-Ud-Din | ADS-Mandi Baha-Ud-Din | 17 |
13 | Rajanpur | ADS Rajanpur | 15 |
14 | Attock | ADS Hazro | 11 |
15 | Gujrat | 03-Marla H.S. | 8 |
16 | Bahawalpur | ADS-I (Extension) & ADS-I (Existing) | 6 & 1 |
17 | Vehari | 03-Marla Vehari | 4 |
18 | Jhang | ADS Jhang | 4 |
19 | Chiniot | ADS Chiniot | 2 |
Total | 2000 |
Legal land ownership offers long-term stability and emotional peace
Empowers marginalized groups with tangible assets
Construction creates local employment opportunities
Boosts small supplier industries, stimulating village economies
Fully online application, NADRA verification, digital draws
Significant reduction in malpractices
Selected beneficiaries receive interest-free loans to jumpstart construction.
ProPakistani confirms the scheme is executed by PHATA with bank data verification and digital allocation.
Zameen.com reported the e‑portal launch, noting 2,000 plots allotted in phase one with three-month grace for construction.
In her inauguration speech, CM Maryam Nawaz said, “Every day, 300 new houses are being built in Punjab for homeless people”, and that the initiative follows her late father's vision.
Visit: azag.punjab.gov.pk
Register with CNIC and account credentials
Fill form: personal details, family info, income status
Upload documents: CNIC (self & spouse), FRC, income proof, rent/utility bill, landlessness affidavit, etc.
Submit & Track through portal
Digital Ballot: winners selected via online draw; verification by NADRA and land records.
Notifications: via SMS/email
Attock, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Jhang, Jhelum, Kasur, Khushab, Layyah, Lodhran, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, Rajanpur, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Vehari
Punjab permanent resident via CNIC
No house/land ownership by applicant, spouse, or children
Clean criminal and banking record
Apply in own home district only
The Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar 2025 scheme is a bold, tech-enabled giveaway of land to poverty-stricken and homeless families. It combines social welfare, digital governance, and economic empowerment into one robust program.
If you’re a landless Punjab resident, this is your moment. Don't miss the free digital application window—visit azag.punjab.gov.pk, apply now, and take the first step toward owning your home. Share this with those who need it most.