Why you need it: When buying or inheriting a CHB flat, or making changes to it.
Step by step
- Check the flat’s status and dues with the CHB.
- Apply for transfer of ownership with the required documents.
- Pay any fees and dues.
- Collect the transfer letter.
What to keep ready
- Allotment and transfer papers
- Sale deed or succession documents
- ID proof
Tips
- CHB announces new schemes and e-auctions on its website.
- Unauthorised changes to a CHB flat can lead to notices; check before you build.
Steps and documents can change. Check the official portal before you go, and never pay agents for forms that are free online.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply to transfer or check a Housing Board flat?
Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB). Online: chbonline.in.
What documents do I need?
Allotment and transfer papers; Sale deed or succession documents; ID proof.
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