Building rules in Haryana

Plains state with one code for the whole state. Everything turns on whether your plot is in a designated core area or outside one — coverage, FAR and setbacks all change. Residential height is capped at 16.5 m either way; commercial is uncapped.

In short

Across the rules published for Haryana: FAR up to 2.2, ground coverage 35–100%, height up to 16.5 m, front setback from 0.5 m. Each figure below carries the clause it comes from.

The source
StatuteThe Haryana Building Code, 2017
AppliesHaryana Building Code 2017, as amended up to 06.11.2024 (originally published 30.06.2016 as the Haryana Building Code 2016; 1st revision 06.01.2017)
AuthorityTown and Country Planning Department, Haryana
Official text tcpharyana.gov.in ↗
Topics
FAR & floor area How much floor area can I build on my plot? 15 rules · 15 verbatim Setbacks How far from my boundary must the building sit? 10 rules · 10 verbatim Ground coverage & land use How much of the plot may the building actually sit on? 15 rules · 15 verbatim Building height How tall am I allowed to build? 4 rules · 4 verbatim Approvals & RERA What permissions do I need before building? 1 rules · 1 verbatim
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