For many hardworking families across Punjab, the dream of owning a home has always felt just out of reach — especially for daily wage earners, factory workers, and low-income laborers. But in 2025, that dream might finally be turning into reality, thanks to the Punjab Workers Welfare Housing Scheme.Under the latest update, the flats allotment process for workers in Lahore and Kasur has officially started, and the government is moving fast to get deserving people under a proper roof — not just in name, but with actual keys in hand.Instead of random giveaways, this is a planned residential scheme, with proper infrastructure, electricity, gas, water supply, schools, parks, and even healthcare centers.
What Is the Workers Welfare Housing Scheme?
The Punjab Workers Welfare Board (PWWB), under the Labour & Human Resource Department, has launched this housing initiative to provide affordable flats and houses to registered industrial workers and their families.
Instead of random giveaways, this is a planned residential scheme, with proper infrastructure, electricity, gas, water supply, schools, parks, and even healthcare centers.
For 2025, the major focus areas are Lahore and Kasur, where construction of hundreds of flats is either completed or in final stages — ready for allotment to eligible workers.
Key Locations: Kasur & Lahore
Lahore:
- Location: Near Multan Road and Raiwind Industrial Zone
- Number of Units: Approx. 2,000 flats (1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed units)
- Facilities: Schools, dispensaries, playgrounds, masjids, and commercial shops
Kasur:
- Location: Near Pattoki & Industrial Estate Kasur
- Number of Units: Around 1,000 flats (focused on 2-bed units)
- Facilities: Boundary wall, security, road network, utility connections
Who Is Eligible?
The scheme is exclusively for industrial workers and laborers registered with the Punjab Labour Department. Here’s a quick look at eligibility:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Must be an industrial worker (factory employee, registered laborer, etc.) |
| Registration | Registered with EOBI or Punjab Social Security Institution (PESSI) |
| Salary Limit | Monthly income should be less than Rs. 60,000 |
| Work Experience | Minimum 3 years of continuous service in a registered organization |
| Residential Status | Must be a resident of Punjab and currently working in Kasur or Lahore |
How to Apply for the Housing Scheme
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Get the Form:
- Visit the official PWWB website: www.pwwf.punjab.gov.pk
- Download the Housing Scheme Application Form OR collect it from your nearest Labour Office
- Fill the Form:
- Provide CNIC, employment certificate, salary slip, PESSI or EOBI registration number, etc.
- Attach passport-size photos and utility bill copy
- Submit:
- Submit the form at the District Labour Welfare Office or Workers Welfare Complex Office in your city
- Wait for Balloting or Verification:
- Once documents are verified, eligible applicants will be entered into the computerized balloting system
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: Expected to close by 31st October 2025 (subject to extension)
- First Allotment Ballot: Scheduled for mid-November 2025
- Possession Handover: Starting January 2026, flat-wise, in phases
Cost of Flats – What Will You Pay?
The flats are not free, but heavily subsidized, and repayment is structured in easy installments.
| Flat Type | Total Cost | Monthly Installments | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bed Flat | Rs. 350,000 | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 6,000 | 5 – 6 years |
| 2-Bed Flat | Rs. 500,000 | Rs. 7,000 – Rs. 8,500 | 5 – 7 years |
| 3-Bed Flat | Rs. 650,000 | Rs. 9,000 – Rs. 10,000 | 7 years |
Special Quotas
- Widows of workers
- Disabled workers
- Female industrial workers
- Senior workers (60+)
- Retired laborers
Final Words
The Punjab Workers Welfare Housing Scheme 2025 is more than just a construction project — it’s a message to the working class that your hard work matters. If you’ve spent years serving in factories, workshops, or industrial zones — this is your chance to get a home you can truly call your own.
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