MHADA Launches Online Sale of 118 Affordable Flats in Mumbai on FCFS Basis

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has started the sale of 118 affordable homes in Mumbai on a First Come, First Served (FCFS) basis from today. Online applications for these 118 homes began at 11 AM on February 17, as announced by the state housing authority.

Applicants can initiate the online application registration process on MHADA's official website: https://bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in/signUp.

The flats included under the FCFS scheme were previously offered through lotteries but remained unsold for various reasons. These unsold units have now been put up for sale. According to sources, the most expensive apartment is located in South Mumbai's Tardeo and is priced at over ₹8 crore, while the least expensive is ₹38 lakh.

The MHADA has made these flats available in various areas of Mumbai, including Kandivali, Charkop, Shimpoli, Antop Hill, Wadala, Powai, Malad, Mankhurd, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Byculla, Tardeo, Lower Parel, Sion, Juhu, and Andheri.

The MHADA had initially announced the sale on February 2, stating that online applications would start on February 5. However, due to a technical glitch, the process was postponed. The housing authority had initially planned to sell 120 apartments, but the number has been reduced to 118.

The process of submitting the online application, paying the security deposit and application fee, and selecting the flat will begin on March 4, 2026. After finalizing a flat, the applicant must pay 10 per cent of the flat’s sale price within 48 hours.

Applicants must keep several things in mind while applying. According to MHADA, the applicant must be at least 18 years old on the date of application submission and must be an Indian citizen. A Domicile Certificate of the state of Maharashtra will be required for the application. The Domicile Certificate must have been issued after January 2018 and must have a barcode, as specified by MHADA.

If the applicant is single, they will need their own Aadhar card/PAN card. If the applicant is married, the Aadhar card/PAN card of the spouse will be required. If the applicant is divorced, a certified copy of the judgment of the competent court or a copy of the appeal if filed (the possession of the flat will not be given without a copy of the final judgment) will be needed.

If homebuyers wish to take a housing loan from a financial institution, they must upload the pre-sanctioned letter from the concerned institution using their login ID. After this, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) will be issued by the office in the name of the bank through the applicant’s login ID. Upon full payment of the flat price and stamp duty, the allotment and possession letters will be issued.

This initiative by MHADA aims to provide affordable housing options to the residents of Mumbai, addressing the growing need for accessible and affordable homes in the city.