GRIHA for Affordable Housing Precertification

Introduction

GRIHA AH Pre-certification is designed for the projects intending to comply with Affordable Housing design guidelines and fulfilling with its requirements on completion.

Intent

The intent of the rating is to promote low-income households to reduce their operational costs and GHG emissions by improving their resource efficiency.

Salient Features

Comprehensive Sustainability Coverage

By including Site Planning, Energy and Occupant comfort, Water Saving, Waste Management, Sustainable Building Material, and Social Aspects.

Cost-Effective Measures

As it prioritizes low-cost, high-impact interventions such as passive design, water-efficient fixtures, and locally sourced materials.

Focus on Social Welfare

As it includes provisions for universal accessibility, worker welfare facilities and community environmental awareness.

Benefits/Advantages of adopting GRIHA for Affordable Housing Precertification

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Alignment with Government Schemes

As it's compatible with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY) & other affordable housing initiatives. It helps in meeting the compliances & enhance eligibility for incentives.

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Financial Incentives under SUNREF India

The projects achieving 4 and 5-star GRIHA AH pre-certification are provided financial incentives under SUNREF India.

Eligibility & Virtual Boundary

Project Boundary

Virtual Boundary

REQUIRED CRITERION

All projects that are in-line with the PMAY requirements will be eligible for GRIHA AH since the rating strives to integrate sustainability in the residences in line with the PMAY.

Liveability index (Affordable housing built-up area thresholds): Essential Approval letter issued by government agency (Central/State) confirming that the project is being developed as per Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme/guidelines must be submitted.
Site Selection – Mandatory: The site plan must be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI guidelines. Compliance must be demonstrated with the provisions of eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, heritage areas (identified in the master plan or issued separately as specific guidelines), water body zones (in such zones, no construction is permitted in the water spread and buffer belt of 30 meter minimum around the FTL), various hazard prone area regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area.
Optimum availability of water – Indicative: Total water requirement estimation for the site and approval document (with assurance on the supply of the required water quantity) from the local municipal authority highlighting the total water which will be available for the development must be submitted.

Rating Fees

Fee Summary

Built-Up Area (sq. m.)	Registration cum Rating Fee
BUA <= 1,50,000 sq. m.	INR 1,00,00
BUA > 1,50,000 <=4,00,000	INR 2,00,000
BUA > 4,00,000	INR 3,00,000

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GRIHA for Affordable Housing Precertification Process

Design Stage

Construction Stage

Post Completional/Operational Stage

Certification Stage

Registration

Orientation Workshop

Site Visit I

Final Submission

Preliminary Evaluation

Final Site Visit

Final Evaluation

Award of Final Rating

GRIHA for Affordable Housing Precertification Thresholds

Rating Threshold

GRIHA for Affordable Housing Rating

25-40

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41-55

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56-70

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71-85

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86 and more

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Fast-Track Process

The fast-track process is intended to provide handholding support to projects that need a faster government approvals. It reduces the time required for rating while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the GRIHA AH rating system.

GRIHA Process – Normal vs Fast Track
Review Stage	Normal Review Timeline	Fast Track Review timeline
Review of First Submission	Within 15-20 working days	Within 5-7 working days
Final Review	Done within 10-15 working days after receipt of 2^nd documentation	Will be done within 3-5 working days after receipt of 2^nd documentation