Housing (Technical Cell) Department (Housing Commissionerate), Kerala

In order to support and coordinate Kerala State's housing initiatives, the Housing (Technical cell) Department serves as the State-level technical cell and nodal department. In order to achieve technical excellence in housing solutions and to plan and coordinate housing-related activities, this department was established in 1980. Data support and technical guidance are the primary responsibilities of this department. Other responsibilities include reviewing policies and programs, setting housing goals, facilitating decision-making in the housing sector, extending technical and other housing-related support to all agencies working in this field, and assisting with emerging housing needs and technologies. In the housing industry, the department has pioneered the development of spatially oriented information systems. 

The Scheme ‘e-Griha’ is a digital platform, for easily accessible and understandable to all sections of the society, regarding every matter related to the housing sector and to monitor the projects of the agencies under housing department.  The web/mobile application was developed in the first phase, during the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. This stage included a provision for online monitoring of the Kerala State Housing Board's various projects. The next phase of the project is being developed during the financial year 2025-26, when it is decided to establish a link between consultants, contractors, and agencies for project execution from tendering to project completion. This stage also included time and attendance tracking as well as the geofencing technology. 

The Rent and Apartment Ownership Management System is a digital platform that will serve as the single point of registration for tenancy agreements and the Association of Allottees under the Kerala Apartment Ownership Act under the Kerala Buildings (Rent and Lease Control) Act. The platform will also offer draft agreement formats and terms and conditions for landlords and tenants, ensuring that agreements are standardized and legally binding, with minimal costs.

Allied Institutions

• Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra

• Kerala State Housing Board

• Life mission

• State Planning Board

• HUDCO

• LIC Housing Finance Ltd

• Commissionerate of Rural Development

• Kudumbasree

• Public Work Department

• LSGD Planning