MHADA Lottery 2026: Over 30,000 Applications for 2,640 Affordable Homes in Mumbai
The Maharashtra Housing and Development Authority (MHADA) lottery 2026 has seen an overwhelming response, with more than 30,000 applications received in just a week. The housing authority announced the draw for 2,640 affordable homes in Mumbai, and the application period is still open.
According to the data shared by MHADA, the housing authority has received 30,543 applications for the 2,640 apartments up to April 21, 2026 (6 PM). Additionally, the state housing authority has received 17,257 Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs) from applicants seeking to purchase apartments.
The last date for submission of the application is April 29, 2026. Homebuyers can apply online through the MHADA website at https://housing.mhada.gov.in. The last date for accepting online earnest money deposits (EMD) will be April 30, 2026, and payments can be made via RTGS and NEFT.
MHADA has announced that the results for the lottery draw will be published on May 15, 2026.
MHADA Lottery 2026 Apartment Price Range and Construction Status
The MHADA lottery 2026 has put 2,640 affordable homes up for sale in Mumbai. Of these, 1,762 apartments, or around 66%, are currently under construction, according to the data accessed from MHADA's website. The under-construction MHADA apartments for sale are located in areas such as Vikhroli, Goregaon, and Borivali.
According to the list, of the total 1,762 apartments under construction, 128 are in Borivali East, 85 are in Goregaon West, and the rest are in Kanamwar Nagar and Vikhroli.
The costliest apartment put up by MHADA is in the Tardeo area of South Mumbai, in the High Income Group (HIG), priced at ₹6.82 crore. The most affordable house put up for sale by MHADA is in Mankhurd, for the Economic Weaker Section (EWS), priced at over ₹29 lakh.
According to the MHADA list, there are 4 apartments in the above ₹6 crore price range, 2 of which are in Cressent Tower, Tardeo. The first apartment measures 1,520 sq ft and is priced at ₹6.77 crore. The second apartment, measuring 1,838 sq ft, is priced at ₹6.82 crore, making it MHADA's costliest apartment.
Several apartments in the lottery are priced between ₹2 crore and ₹4 crore. The most affordable apartments are over 300 sq ft in the Mankhurd and Goregaon areas, priced at over ₹29 lakh and ₹32 lakh, the list shows.
Of the 2,640 affordable homes MHADA put on sale in Mumbai, 47 are reserved for sitting and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The costliest apartment, worth ₹6.82 crore, put up for sale by MHADA in South Mumbai's Tardeo, is reserved for sitting and former MLAs or MPs.
According to the MHADA list, these apartments mainly include homes in the mid-income group (MIG) and the high-income group (HIG).
MHADA's initiative to provide affordable housing in Mumbai is a significant step towards addressing the housing needs of the city's residents. The high number of applications reflects the demand for affordable homes in one of India's most expensive cities. Homebuyers are encouraged to apply before the deadline to have a chance at securing one of these properties.
