Use of residential assets

The GB-FAMC recently published “Procedures and Guidelines for the use and allocation of an Auroville residential asset,” aimed at transforming how housing is managed within Auroville. When read alongside the Auroville Foundation (Residence Criteria) Standing Order 2024, these changes represent a significant shift in how Aurovilians’ relationship to their homes is defined by the Auroville Foundation.

The new guidelines state that “All residents/occupants of Auroville assets are Permissive Occupants.” The earlier concept of stewardship has been eliminated. The guidelines emphasise that Aurovilians may be required to relocate based on the AVFO's assessment of their needs, stating that "Inhabitants may be asked to move to a different asset when their needs change, or if the city development requires this change of accommodation." If a resident leaves “without approval of the Human Resource Service”, the Housing Service will re-allocate their residence after a three-month notice period. For residents who are “asked to leave Auroville”, the notice period is reduced to just one month.