MHADA Lottery 2026: Authority Set to Announce Housing Draw for 2,500 Affordable Units in Mumbai by March 31

Mumbai, March 27: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is set to announce a lottery for 2,500 affordable homes in Mumbai by March 31, according to officials from the nodal agency for affordable housing in the state. The announcement comes after MHADA did not conduct its annual Mumbai lottery in 2025.

The homes will be located across various parts of Mumbai and will be available for sale across all income segments, including Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) , Lower Income Groups (LIG) , Middle Income Groups (MIG) , and High Income Groups (HIG) .

Lottery Timeline and Details

Milind Borikar, Chief Executive Officer of MHADA's Mumbai Board, had earlier confirmed the timeline to Hindustan Times Real Estate.

"We are going to announce a lottery of 2,500 affordable homes in Mumbai in 10 days. The apartments will be available for sale in all income segments across the city," Borikar had stated.

The announcement is expected to be made by March 31, marking the return of MHADA's annual housing lottery after a gap in 2025.

Income Category Eligibility

MHADA's annual lottery caters to applicants across different income brackets:

EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): Family income up to ₹6 lakh per annum
LIG (Lower Income Group): Family income between ₹6 lakh and ₹9 lakh per annum
MIG (Middle Income Group): Family income between ₹9 lakh and ₹12 lakh per annum
HIG (High Income Group): Family income above ₹12 lakh per annum

The lottery provides an opportunity for homebuyers across all economic segments to own a home in Mumbai at affordable rates.

What is the MHADA Lottery?

The MHADA lottery is a government-run housing allotment system in Maharashtra that offers affordable homes to different income groups through a computerized draw. The lottery is conducted annually by MHADA across multiple cities in the state, including:

Mumbai
Pune
Thane
Nashik
Nagpur
Several other cities across Maharashtra

The lottery system is designed to ensure transparency and fairness in the allocation of government-built affordable housing units.

Comparison with Previous Lotteries

MHADA did not conduct its annual Mumbai lottery in 2025. However, in 2024, the authority had offered more than 2,000 affordable homes for sale, with prices ranging from ₹29 lakh to ₹6.82 crore.

The upcoming lottery with 2,500 units represents a significant increase in the number of affordable homes being offered, reflecting MHADA's continued commitment to addressing the housing needs of Mumbai's diverse population.

Locations Across Mumbai

According to officials, the 2,500 affordable homes will be located across various parts of Mumbai, though specific locations have not yet been disclosed. The distribution of units across different areas of the city will be made available when the lottery notification is officially released.

How to Apply

Interested applicants will be able to apply for the MHADA lottery through the official MHADA website once the notification is released. The application process typically involves:

Online registration on the MHADA portal
Submission of income and eligibility documents
Payment of application fees
Participation in the computerized draw

Outlook

With the announcement expected by March 31, prospective homebuyers across Mumbai are eagerly awaiting the release of the lottery notification. The 2,500 affordable units represent a significant opportunity for families across all income segments to own a home in India's most expensive real estate market.

The MHADA lottery remains one of the most anticipated events for Mumbai's housing seekers, offering a transparent and accessible pathway to homeownership in a city where affordability remains a key challenge. As the March 31 deadline approaches, all eyes are on MHADA's official announcement regarding the specific locations, pricing, and application timeline for the 2026 lottery.