The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (Hindi: आवासन और शहरी कार्य मंत्री) is the head of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of the Government of India since the ministry's formation on 6 July 2017 and is a member of the union council of ministers.

The minister is responsible for the execution, formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to the housing and urban development in India.

Narhar Vishnu Gadgil was appointed as the first minister of works, mines and power thereupon.

On 26 December 1950, the ministry was reorganized and recognized as the minister of works, production and supply.

Swaran Singh was appointed as the inaugural minister of works, housing and supply and served from 1952 until 1957.