GPRA Licence Fee Revised from 1 July 2026: What Every Central Government Employee Should Know
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has officially revised the flat rate of licence fee for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) allotted to Central Government employees throughout the country.
The revised rates have been notified through Office Memorandum No. 18011/2/2015-Pol.III dated 17 July 2026 and will come into force with effect from 1 July 2026.
The revision will affect lakhs of Central Government employees residing in GPRA accommodations managed by the Directorate of Estates and departmental pools.
Why Has the Licence Fee Been Revised?
Under Rule 74 of the Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation Rules, 2017, the Government periodically reviews and revises the licence fee payable by allottees of Government residential accommodation.
Accordingly, the Government has approved revised flat licence fee rates applicable to GPRA and Departmental Pool accommodations across India.
Effective Date
The revised licence fee rates will be applicable from: 1 July 2026
All Ministries and Departments have been instructed to recover the revised licence fee from eligible allottees from this date onwards.
Revised GPRA Licence Fee 2026 (Category-wise)
| Accommodation Type | Revised Licence Fee (Per Month) |
| Type I | ₹100 |
| Type II | ₹230 |
| Type III | ₹490 |
| Type IV | ₹740 |
| Type IV (Special) | ₹980 |
| Type VA | ₹1,040 |
| Type VB | ₹1,850 |
| Type VIA | ₹1,960 |
| Type VIB | ₹2,430 |
| Type VII | ₹2,900 |
| Type VIII | ₹3,400 |
| Beyond Type VIII (Largest Accommodation) | ₹6,070 |
Licence Fee for Independent Servant Quarters and Garages
Where servant quarters or garages are allotted independently, the following monthly licence fee shall be charged:
| Facility | Revised Monthly Licence Fee |
| Servant Quarter | ₹620 |
| Garage | ₹870 |
Hostel Accommodation Licence Fee
For hostel accommodation, the revised monthly licence fee will be:
| Hostel Living Area | Monthly Licence Fee |
| 21.5–30 sq. m. | ₹620 |
| 30.5–39.5 sq. m. | ₹870 |
| 47.5–60 sq. m. | ₹1,200 |
Who Will Be Affected?
The revised rates will apply to:
- Central Government employees occupying GPRA.
- Employees residing in Departmental Pool accommodation.
- Allottees across all States and Union Territories.
Who Is Exempt?
The Office Memorandum specifically excludes:
- Substandard or unclassified accommodation under the Ministry of Defence
- Accommodation meant for Defence service personnel
- Accommodation under the control of the Ministry of Railways
What Should Government Employees Do?
Employees occupying GPRA should:
- Verify the category of their allotted accommodation.
- Check the revised monthly licence fee applicable to their accommodation.
- Ensure that salary deductions reflect the revised rates from July 2026 onwards.
- Contact the Estate Office or Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO) in case of discrepancies.
Impact on Central Government Employees
Although the increase in licence fee is generally moderate, employees should note that:
- Monthly salary deductions towards licence fee will increase depending on the accommodation type.
- Payroll sections of Ministries and Departments will implement the revised recovery automatically.
- Employees should verify their pay slips to avoid incorrect deductions.
Key Highlights
- Notification: Office Memorandum dated 17 July 2026
- Issued by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (Directorate of Estates)
- Effective Date: 1 July 2026
- Applicable Across: India
- Coverage: GPRA and Departmental Pool accommodation
- Exclusions: Ministry of Defence service accommodation and Ministry of Railways accommodation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the revised licence fee applicable from July 2026?
Yes. The revised licence fee is effective from 1 July 2026.
Does it apply to all Central Government residential accommodation?
No. It applies to General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) and departmental pools, with specified exclusions.
Is Ministry of Defence accommodation covered?
No. Accommodation for Defence service personnel and certain MoD residential accommodations are excluded.
Will the revised licence fee be deducted automatically?
Yes. Ministries and Departments have been instructed to recover the revised licence fee from eligible allottees.