Disclosed in the invention is a PLC-based intelligent household gateway apparatus. The apparatus comprises: a master control unit, which is used for central controlling; an interaction unit, which is used for carrying out information interaction with a user; a metering unit, which is used for electric quantity metering; a wireless route communication unit, which is used for broadband access, indoor wireless network signal coverage, and communication with other communication terminals; a PLC communication unit, which is used for indoor power line carrier communication and is respectively connected with the master control unit, and a 220-V power line; a power supply limiting unit, which is used for controlling a household electricity load and is respectively connected with the master control unit and a household circuit input circuit; and a power supply unit, which is used for providing power for all the units. And the interaction unit, the metering unit and the wireless route communication unit are respectively connected with the master control unit. According to the invention, the intelligent household gateway apparatus that has high integration is integrated with the function as a household intelligent ammeter and the functions of intelligent power management, intelligent household, and home network access and the like, thereby building comfortable, intelligent, high-efficiency, and green household living environment.