YEIDA Increases Minimum Plot Size to 40 Sqm for LIG Housing Scheme

• Minimum LIG plot size increased from 30 sqm to 40 sqm

• Income eligibility expanded from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 8 lakh annually

• Nearly 3,800 plots planned across Sectors 17, 18, and 20

Noida: In a move aimed at improving housing quality and widening access to affordable land, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has revised its Lower Income Group (LIG) housing policy. The authority has increased the minimum plot size for LIG residential plots from 30 square metres to 40 square metres, a decision expected to make home construction safer and more practical for buyers.

Along with the increase in plot size, YEIDA has also significantly revised the income eligibility criteria for applicants under the LIG category. The annual income limit has been raised from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 8 lakh, allowing a much larger section of working families to apply for plots along the Yamuna Expressway corridor.

Why YEIDA Increased the Minimum Plot Size

Officials familiar with the decision said the earlier 30 sqm plot size often created challenges for allottees. Homeowners struggled to design houses that complied with structural safety standards and basic building norms. Limited space made it difficult to plan proper staircases, ventilation shafts, or adequate living areas.

The revised minimum size of 40 sqm offers greater flexibility in layout planning. Buyers can now construct homes with better room distribution, improved airflow, and safer access points. YEIDA officials noted that the revision brings the authority’s housing norms closer to those followed by other urban development bodies in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The focus, they added, is not merely on distributing land but on ensuring that beneficiaries are able to build livable, durable homes that meet long-term residential needs.

Income Eligibility Expanded to Reflect Market Realities

In a parallel policy change, YEIDA has widened the income bracket for LIG applicants. By raising the annual income cap to Rs 8 lakh, the authority aims to reflect present-day income levels, especially in fast-developing industrial zones.

The Yamuna Expressway region hosts a growing number of factories, logistics parks, warehouses, and support services. Many workers employed in these sectors earn above the earlier Rs 3 lakh threshold but still find market-rate housing unaffordable. The revised income limit is expected to make the scheme more inclusive for private-sector employees, contract workers, and small business owners working near the expressway.

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Location and Distribution of LIG Plots

The revised LIG housing scheme includes a total of 3,798 residential plots, distributed across three sectors along the Yamuna Expressway—Sectors 17, 18, and 20. These sectors have been earmarked for planned residential development and benefit from proximity to upcoming infrastructure projects.

Sector 18 accounts for the largest share of plots, followed by Sectors 20 and 17. The locations were chosen based on future road connectivity, access to utilities, and alignment with YEIDA’s broader urban planning framework.

Break-up of YEIDA LIG Housing Plots

• Sector 18: 2,880 plots (40 sqm each)

• Sector 17: 455 plots (40 sqm each)

• Sector 20: 463 plots (40 sqm each)

• Total: 3,798 plots

LIG Housing Policy and Yamuna Expressway Growth

The Yamuna Expressway belt has emerged as one of the fastest-growing development corridors in Uttar Pradesh. Large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Noida International Airport at Jewar, upcoming industrial clusters, and logistics hubs have transformed the region’s real estate outlook.

As employment opportunities expand, demand for housing—particularly affordable and mid-income housing—has increased sharply. However, rising land prices have made it difficult for lower-income families to secure property close to their workplaces. YEIDA’s LIG housing scheme is designed to address this gap while maintaining planned and regulated development.

Smaller, well-defined residential plots allow authorities to prevent unplanned colonies and ensure better infrastructure provisioning over time.

What the Revised Scheme Means for Buyers

For prospective applicants, the updated policy brings several benefits. Larger plot sizes improve construction feasibility and safety, while the expanded income limit allows more families to qualify. Buyers also gain access to residential land near major employment zones, reducing commute times and long-term living costs.

Urban planners believe the move will encourage more sustainable housing development, as residents will be able to construct homes that comply with building norms rather than resorting to compromised designs.