Residensi Wilayah (RUMAWIP) 2026: How to Apply for Affordable Housing in KL

Affordable housing in Kuala Lumpur is competitive. Residensi Wilayah — the rebranded RUMAWIP (Rumah Wilayah Persekutuan) programme — is one of the most popular routes for first-time buyers to get a subsidised home in the Klang Valley. Here's everything you need to know to apply in 2026. What Is Residensi Wilayah? Residensi Wilayah is an affordable housing programme under the Federal Territories Ministry (Kementerian Wilayah Persekutuan). It builds and sells units in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya at below-market prices — typically RM150,000–RM300,000 for units that would cost RM400,000–RM700,000 on the open market. The programme replaced RUMAWIP in branding but follows the same model: ballot-based selection, strict eligibility, and a long wait. Who Is Eligible? To qualify for Residensi Wilayah: Citizenship : Malaysian citizen Age : 18 years and above Residency : Currently living or working in WP Kuala Lumpur or WP Putrajaya Income : Household income ≤ RM10,000/month (for most schemes) Prop