Government of Maldives has announced opening the application window to issue 3,000 plots out of the planned 5,000 plots and 4,000 housing flats.
Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Mr. Mohamed Aslam while speaking at a ceremony held in President's Office on Sunday, June 26, officially launched the dedicated portal for interested residents to apply for the scheme.
According to the minister, the plots will be issued from Hulhumale' and Gulhifalhu.
Residents either with registry in Male' City or living in the Maldives capital will be able to apply for the scheme through the "Gedhoruveriya" portal subject to eligibility.
Meanwhile, Mr. Aslam confirms the smallest plots will measure 1,225 square-feet in size.
Applicants have the choice to apply individually or via joint applications, while the maximum plot size issued based on joint applications will be 4,000 square-feet.
The minister further affirms on publicizing regulations related to issuance of plots and housing flats.
The portal has also facilitated for the application of the 4,000 housing flats that are currently developed in Hulhumale'.
Male' residents and individuals residing in the Maldives capital for more than 15 years will be eligible for the housing flats.
Applicants will be able to apply for the housing scheme until September 26, 2022 after which the applications will be evaluated.
Gulhifalhu reclamation project will commence through a loan facility of a European bank. The signing for this was done earlier on June 16.