What is the minimum plot size for a low-income house in an urban area?

25 sq. m for an independent house. It can be reduced to 15 sq. m for a house in a cluster, provided overall density norms are met (Clause 6.1).

What is the minimum area of a single-room dwelling unit?

The minimum plinth area should be 20 sq. m, which includes a multipurpose room with a cooking space and a separate bathroom/WC (Clause 8.1).

What are the open space requirements for a low-income housing project?

A minimum of 15% of the total site area should be reserved for organized open space for the community (Clause 5.3).

What housing density does this code recommend?

Net residential densities can range from 125 DU/ha (for plotted development) to 625 DU/ha (for high-density group housing), as per Table 1.

IS 8888

: 2000

Guide for requirements of low-income housing, Part 1: Urban areas

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This standard provides guidelines for the planning and development of low-income housing in urban areas. It covers aspects like site selection, layout planning, minimum plot sizes, space standards for dwelling units, and requirements for community facilities and essential services.

Guide for requirements of low-income housing, Part 1: Urban areas

Quick Reference Values

Minimum plot size for independent house (EWS)25 sq. m

Minimum plinth area for a dwelling unit20 sq. m

Minimum area of a habitable room9.0 sq. m

Minimum width of a habitable room2.4 m

Minimum organized open space15% of site area

Minimum clear height of a habitable room2.6 m

Practical Notes

These are guidelines and may be overridden by more stringent local municipal or development authority bye-laws.

The code encourages the concept of incremental housing, where a basic core unit can be expanded by the owner over time.

Emphasis is placed on efficient land use through cluster planning and group housing to achieve affordability.