Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has stated that an amendment will be brought to the "Category for Persons with Disabilities" so that the parents of persons with disabilities can apply for flats.

The minister posted on X stating that work is being done to amend the Category for Persons with Disabilities under the "Aailee Boahiyaavahikan" (Family housing) program. 

The minister also stated that instead of persons with disabilities or related individuals, an amendment will be brought about to the regulation so that their parents can apply for the flats under the aforementioned category.

While work is being done regarding the amendment, the time requirement for persons with disabilities to have lived in Male' has been reduced.

The basic requirements for applying for housing under the Family Housing program have been being a resident of Malé for 15 years and being a registered person of Malé, with the flat application for persons with disabilities who have stayed in Male' for five consecutive years having been changed. Those who need to travel to Male' to acquire services for their disability and those who have relocated to Male' to acquire said services can also submit forms.

Under the current housing scheme, 7,900 flats and a total 15,000 plots spanning 1,250 square feet each will be given away.

Those who want to apply for the scheme can do so until 30th April via the Boahiyaavahikan portal.