The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has extended the deadline to submit applications for flats and land plots under the Government’s “Housing for All” programme, with submissions now open until 11:59 p.m. on 30 April, 2026.

The extension applies to applications for both flats and residential land plots allocated under the scheme. The ministry said applications must continue to be submitted online via the Hiyaavehi portal.

Under the policy, the Government plans to allocate 15,000 land plots in the Greater Malé area and 7,900 flats in the Malé area. Of the land plots, 7,000 are allocated for native residents of Malé, 1,000 for individuals registered on Malé Dhaftharu, and 2,000 for those registered at a later stage. A further 500 plots are reserved for individuals without inherited property, while 3,000 plots are designated for residents from other islands who have lived in Malé City for at least 15 years. An additional 1,500 plots have been set aside for applicants willing to relinquish homes located on narrow streets that hinder access to housing loans.

Of the 7,900 flats, 4,000 have been earmarked for residents of Malé City, 1,500 for long-term residents from other islands living in the city, and 2,400 for applicants under special priority categories, which are further divided into 15 sub-categories.

The Ministry said eligibility criteria were revised following community consultations, including changes allowing recipients of one-bedroom and two-bedroom flats under previous housing schemes to apply for three-bedroom units, subject to conditions based on family size and the number of children. New special categories have also been introduced for taxi drivers, workers in the fishing sector and employees in the tourism industry, as well as applicants who previously received documentation entitling them to flats but did not ultimately receive housing.

According to the Ministry, more than 5,000 applications have already been submitted under the “Housing for All” policy, with over 11,000 additional applications initiated but not yet finalised on the Hiyaavehi portal. The scheme provides for the allocation of 15,000 land plots in the Greater Malé area and 7,900 flats in Malé City under various categories.

Applicants may apply for either a flat or a land plot, but not both, and must apply under the category most relevant to their circumstances. All applications must be submitted online using eFaas login credentials. The Ministry said priority will be determined based on income levels and living conditions, with applicants required to submit information on family composition, housing status, employment and income, along with supporting documents.