The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has launched the online sale of 118 unsold flats across Mumbai, offering buyers another opportunity to secure homes in one of the country’s costliest housing markets. The sale opened on February 17, 2026 and will follow a first-come, first-served (FCFS) model.
The units were part of earlier housing lotteries but remained unallotted for various reasons. With the new FCFS mechanism, the authority is attempting to clear the remaining inventory while widening access to housing across multiple income groups.
Wide price range across income segments
The available flats are spread across several neighbourhoods, including Kandivali, Charkop, Shimpoli, Antop Hill, Wadala, Powai, Malad, Mankhurd, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Byculla, Tardeo, Lower Parel, Sion, Juhu and Andheri.
Pricing varies significantly, with entry-level units starting at around ₹38 lakh and premium homes priced above ₹8 crore, catering to a broad spectrum of buyers.
Application process and timelines
While the online sale opened on February 17, the formal process for submitting applications, depositing the security amount and selecting units will begin on March 4, 2026.
Once a flat is selected, buyers must pay 10% of the unit cost within 48 hours. Applicants opting for home loans will need a pre-sanction letter from their financial institution, after which MHADA will issue a no-objection certificate in the lender’s name.
Revised launch after technical delays
The scheme was originally expected to go live earlier in February with around 120 units. However, technical issues led to a revised rollout and a final inventory of 118 flats.
For Mumbai’s homebuyers, the FCFS sale presents a limited-window opportunity to access government-backed housing across diverse locations and price brackets, at a time when affordability remains a central concern in the city’s residential market.
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