The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has opened applications for 118 affordable flats across Mumbai on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis, starting February 17, 2026. The move reflects a strategic shift to accelerate home allocation for various income segments while addressing longstanding urban housing demand in the city.
The flats, located across multiple neighbourhoods including Kandivali, Charkop, Shimpoli, Antop Hill, Wadala, Powai, Malad, Mankhurd, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Byculla, Tardeo, Lower Parel, Sion, Juhu, and Andheri, were initially offered through lotteries but remained unsold for diverse reasons. MHADA officials stated that the FCFS framework aims to streamline allocation, reduce procedural delays, and enhance transparency for prospective homeowners. The pricing of the units reflects Mumbai’s socio-economic diversity. The most expensive apartment is in South Mumbai’s Tardeo, priced at over ₹8 crore, while the least expensive is around ₹38 lakh. According to urban planning experts, these allocations balance affordability with strategic city-centre and suburban locations, ensuring broader access to both high-demand and peripheral areas.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and Indian citizens with a Maharashtra domicile certificate issued after January 2018. Depending on marital status, relevant identity documents such as Aadhar or PAN cards must be submitted. For those opting for home loans, a pre-sanctioned letter from the financial institution is required, enabling MHADA to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the applicant’s login. Successful applicants are required to pay 10% of the flat’s sale price within 48 hours of selection. The online application process begins on MHADA’s official portal, with registration from 11:00 am on February 17. Flat selection, payment of the security deposit, and application fees will commence from March 4, 2026. Officials highlighted that the process has been digitised to reduce physical queues, enhance efficiency, and support safer, contactless transactions.
Looking ahead, MHADA plans to put approximately 5,000 affordable homes on the market in Mumbai over the next two to three months, with nearly half concentrated in the Goregaon area. The units are intended to serve a wide spectrum of residents, from economically weaker sections (EWS) to high-income groups (HIG), reflecting the authority’s inclusive housing mandate and efforts to create socially balanced urban environments. Urban analysts note that the move aligns with broader sustainable city initiatives, encouraging structured urban growth, reducing informal housing pressure, and improving access to formal housing finance. The FCFS model also indicates MHADA’s commitment to digital-first citizen services and expedited delivery of housing solutions in Mumbai’s high-demand real estate market.
MHADA Launches First-Come First-Served Applications For Mumbai Flats
