MHADA Mumbai Lottery 2026: Affordable Homes Available

What observers say

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced its annual lottery for 2026, offering a total of 2,640 affordable homes for sale in Mumbai. This initiative aims to provide housing options for various income groups, including the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Lower Income Group (LIG), Middle Income Group (MIG), and High Income Group (HIG).

The application submission process commenced on March 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and will remain open until April 29, 2026. Interested applicants must also ensure that their online earnest money deposits (EMD) are submitted by April 30, 2026. Following this, a provisional list of applications will be published by 3:00 PM on May 5, 2026, with the final list of accepted applications to be released by 3:00 PM on May 12, 2026.

The lottery results are scheduled to be announced on May 15, 2026. Among the available units, 145 apartments are designated for the EWS, 858 for the LIG, 1,408 for the MIG, and 229 for the HIG. The most affordable house is priced at over ₹29 lakh, while the costliest apartment reaches ₹6.82 crore.

Historically, the MHADA lottery has been a crucial mechanism for providing affordable housing in Maharashtra. Since its establishment in 1977, MHADA has constructed approximately 5.27 lakh dwelling units across the state. However, it is noteworthy that the authority did not conduct its annual lottery in 2025, making this year’s event particularly significant for prospective homeowners.

The lottery will cover various locations in Mumbai, including Vikhroli, Goregaon, Borivali, Gorai, Chembur, Bandra, Ghatkopar, Wadala, Powai, and Dadar. This broad geographic reach aims to cater to the diverse housing needs of Mumbai’s population.

As the application deadline approaches, many observers are keenly watching the response from potential applicants. The demand for affordable housing in Mumbai remains high, and the outcome of this lottery could have significant implications for the housing market in the city.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the total number of applications expected and how the lottery will address the increasing housing demand. As the announcement date draws near, stakeholders in the real estate sector are closely monitoring the situation.