The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced the sale of 120 residential flats in Mumbai under a first-come, first-served (FCFS) scheme, offering homebuyers a fresh opportunity across a wide range of neighbourhoods in the city. The authority said the application process for these apartments, located in both the suburbs and South Mumbai, will commence on February 5, 2026.
According to sources, the price range of the flats varies sharply, reflecting their locations and sizes. The most expensive unit on offer is situated in Tardeo in South Mumbai and is priced at over Rs 8 crore, while the most affordable flat under the scheme costs around Rs 38 lakh. MHADA has indicated that the inventory includes homes spread across several key areas, including Kandivali, Charkop, Shimpoli, Antop Hill, Wadala, Powai, Malad, Mankhurd, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Byculla, Tardeo, Lower Parel, Sion, Juhu and Andheri.
MHADA clarified that the flats being offered under the FCFS scheme were previously part of lottery-based housing schemes but remained unsold due to various reasons. These units have now been made available directly to buyers without a draw, allowing applicants to select a flat of their choice based on real-time availability.
The online registration process will begin on February 5, 2026. “Interested citizens can register their applications on the official website https://bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in and take advantage of this opportunity,” the MHADA said in a statement. The authority added that from February 12, 2026, applicants will be able to complete the full process of submitting their online application, paying the security deposit and application fee, and selecting a flat through the portal.
Once a flat is finalised, applicants must pay 10% of the flat’s sale price within 48 hours. MHADA has specified that applicants must be at least 18 years old on the date of application and must be Indian citizens to be eligible for allotment.
Detailing the documentation requirements, MHADA stated, “While the required documents include Aadhaar Card and PAN Card for those unmarried, for married applicants, Aadhaar and PAN cards of both husband and wife. Also, Divorced applicants will have to submit a certified copy of the court judgment, or a copy of the appeal filed (possession of the flat will not be given without the final judgment copy). The flat will not be allotted without the decree certificate,” the MHADA said in a statement.
Under the application process, once the security deposit is paid, applicants can access the ‘Book My Home’ option, which displays details such as the building wing, flat number and floor. If the selected flat is available, the applicant can proceed with booking. Failure to pay the mandatory 10% amount within 48 hours will result in automatic cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of the entire security deposit.
MHADA also noted that if an applicant cancels the flat after the issuance of the temporary offer letter, fails to pay the remaining sale amount within the stipulated timeline, or if the allotment is cancelled for any reason, 1% of the flat’s sale price will be deducted and the balance refunded without interest.
For buyers opting for housing loans, MHADA requires uploading a pre-sanction letter from the lending institution. A No Objection Certificate will then be issued in the name of the bank through the applicant’s login. Upon full payment of the flat cost and stamp duty, MHADA will issue the allotment and possession letters.
Separately, MHADA indicated that it is preparing to launch around 5,000 affordable homes in Mumbai over the next two to three months. Nearly half of these units are expected to be located in Goregaon and will cater to economically weaker sections, lower-, middle- and high-income groups across multiple parts of the city.
Source: Hindustan Times
