The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has reassured that all applicants who were not included in the final list of recipients for the 4,000 flats under the previous administration’s Gedhoruveriya housing scheme will still receive housing within this government’s term without needing to reapply.
This commitment aligns with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to provide housing for all those in need by the end of his administration.
The previous government’s Gedhoruveriya housing scheme saw around 20,000 applicants, from which 4,000 recipients were initially selected. The current government conducted a review, and the final verified list was published on February 28, 2025.
Amid concerns and allegations regarding the verification process, the Housing Ministry clarified that no new policies were introduced for the review. Instead, the process was conducted according to pre-established guidelines:
- Three-bedroom flats were allocated to those scoring at least 75 points.
- Two-bedroom flats were allocated to those scoring at least 73 points.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) supervised the verification process to ensure transparency and fairness.
Following the announcement of the final list, the Housing Ministry opened a complaint submission window until March 31. In the first three days alone, over 700 complaints were submitted.
A review of the previous administration’s list determined that 1,820 applicants remained eligible:
- 1,423 applicants were approved for three-bedroom flats.
- 397 applicants were approved for two-bedroom flats.
However, 2,695 applications did not meet eligibility requirements, and an additional 424 recipients were removed as point revisions made them ineligible.
The Housing Ministry responded to criticisms regarding point allocations, stating that the Gedhoruverin Committee’s established guidelines were strictly followed. Points were assigned based on information provided by applicants, and verifications were conducted accordingly.
Regarding concerns that some Malé residents had been disqualified, the Ministry clarified that:
- Applicants must have resided in Malé for a minimum of 15 years.
- If an applicant was not a registered Malé resident for the full 15 years, their residency status was verified through ‘verifier verification’.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fair housing allocation and assured that all eligible applicants who missed out on the 4,000 flats would still receive housing within this presidential term
