India revises government housing license fees from July 1, 2026

The Union ministry of housing and urban affairs has updated the license fee structure for central government employees living in General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA). This revision, the first since 2023, will take effect on July 1, 2026, impacting government quarters nationwide.

The new rates represent an increase across all accommodation categories, from Type-I to Type-VIII. For instance, the monthly fee for a Type-I quarter rises from ₹210 to ₹230, while Type-II accommodation will now cost ₹490, up from ₹440. Larger accommodations also see significant adjustments: Type-VII quarters will now cost ₹3,400, up from ₹3,040, and the largest Type-VIII houses will increase from ₹5,430 to ₹6,070 per month.

Beyond residential units, the ministry has also adjusted license fees for associated facilities like servant quarters, garages, and hostel accommodations. These fees are fixed monthly charges determined by the category of housing allotted to an employee. The overall revision is expected to result in higher monthly deductions from the salaries of government employees occupying these quarters.