MHADA Lottery 2026 Sees Huge Demand With 97,613 Applications for Affordable Mumbai Housing

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s MHADA Lottery 2026 has seen strong demand, drawing 97,613 applications for 2,640 affordable homes in Mumbai within almost two months. By 9:00 a.m. on May 29, 69,526 earnest money deposits had been paid, indicating substantial buyer interest despite price-sensitive conditions in the city’s housing market.

For many applicants, May 29, 2026 is crucial. Those who completed the online form by 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2026 can pay the earnest money deposit through the portal until 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2026. MHADA has also allowed RTGS or NEFT payments during banking hours on the same date.

MHADA Lottery 2026 affordable homes, locations and price range

The MHADA Lottery 2026 offers 2,640 apartments across Mumbai, covering income categories from Economically Weaker Section to High Income Group. Homes are spread over locations such as Vikhroli, Goregaon, Borivali, Gorai, Chembur, Bandra, Ghatkopar, Wadala, Powai and Dadar. Prices start at over ₹29 lakh and go up to ₹6.82 crore, depending on size and area.

Within this price band, several apartments fall between ₹2 crore and ₹4 crore, mainly in popular western and central suburbs. The least expensive units, over 300 sq ft, are located in Mankhurd and Goregaon, priced at over ₹29 lakh and ₹32 lakh respectively. The highest-priced home is a High Income Group flat in Tardeo, tagged at ₹6.82 crore.

MHADA Lottery 2026 under-construction homes and project distribution

A large share of inventory in the MHADA Lottery 2026 remains under construction. Data from MHADA’s website shows 1,762 out of 2,640 homes, roughly 66%, are still being built. These under-construction apartments are mainly in Vikhroli, Goregaon and Borivali, with further stock in Kanamwar Nagar and nearby parts of eastern Mumbai.

Within this under-construction segment, MHADA lists 128 apartments in Borivali East and 85 in Goregaon West. The remaining units are located in Vikhroli and Kanamwar Nagar, which together account for the bulk of available stock. These locations cater to different income groups, reflecting varied price points and flat sizes across the scheme.

MHADA Lottery 2026 application process, lists and draw schedule

After the payment window closes on May 29, 2026, MHADA will move to verification. A provisional list of valid applications will be placed on https://housing.mhada.gov.in at 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026. Applicants can file online claims or objections regarding this list until 3:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026.

Post scrutiny of claims, MHADA will release the final accepted list on June 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. on the same website. The authority will later declare the exact date, venue and timing for the computerised draw for sale of tenements, which will allocate specific flats to the successful applicants.

MHADA Lottery 2026 price revision and deadline extensions

The MHADA Lottery 2026 schedule has already seen two extensions to the application deadline, giving buyers extra time. MHADA has also cut prices for a substantial portion of the inventory. A total of 1,221 tenements in Vikhroli have seen a 7.5% reduction in their sale prices, aiming to improve affordability.

This revision includes 610 apartments in Vikhroli whose category changed from Middle Income Group to High Income Group in the previous week. Despite these adjustments, all homes and timelines remain under MHADA’s standard rules. The strong response suggests continued demand for regulated housing options within Mumbai’s expensive property market.