Finance Ministry Clarifies House Building Advance Under 2025 Rules

Overview

• An October 30 office memorandum confirms eligibility for house building advances for federal government employees.
• Staff in Grades 1–16 are entitled to an amount equal to 36 months of basic salary.
• Officers in Grade 17 and above are eligible for an amount equal to 24 months of basic salary.
• Applications and disbursements will be handled under the Federal Government Receipts and Payments Rules 2025.
• The clarification formally defines “staff” and “officers,” addressing earlier confusion reported in national media.