GRIHA for Affordable Housing Precertification

Registration Rating Fast Track Manual Self-Evaluation Checklist

Introduction

GRIHA Council has developed "GRIHA for Affordable Housing (AH) Rating" aligned with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.

The rating evaluates the environmental performance of residences holistically over its entire life cycle. The rating thus provides a definitive standard for what constitutes a 'green building' as it is a dedicated assessment cum rating tool for Affordable Housing projects.

Intent

This rating has been developed with the intent to reduce any additional cost for affordable housing that the project proponent may incur to create green built environment and to obtain green certification. The rating will be available to the project proponents in the form of a simplified calculator-based design tool. This tool facilitates informed decision making that allows for the economical as well as sustainability aspects of a project to go hand in hand.

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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Incentive

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

Eligibility & Virtual Boundary

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Required Criterion

All upcoming projects in accordance with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Priority Sector Lending (PSL) carpet area norms.

Important Note:

The following areas are excluded from the built-up area -

Parking area (Stilt/Basement)
Non-habitable basement spaces
Service rooms: These are spaces that are dedicated to building services, such as electrical room, server room, meter room, etc., with no occupancy.

Rating Fees

Fee Summary

Project Typology	Built-Up Area (BUA)	Fees (exclusive of GST)
All	BUA ≤ 1,50,000 sq. m.	INR 1,00,000
	1,50,000 sq. m. < BUA ≤ 4,00,000 sq. m.	INR 2,00,000
	4,00,000 sq. m. < BUA	INR 3,00,000

Notes:

This is non-refundable and needs to be paid upfront on registration of the project for the rating.
All expenditure incurred on travel, accommodation and logistics for 2 GRIHA council professionals shall be arranged by the project proponent. Their travel and accommodation arrangements will have to be made by the client.
Government taxes as applicable during registration are added to registration and rating fees.
It may be noted that award of the rating is subject to fulfilment of all requirements as elaborated in GRIHA document.