MHADA Mumbai lottery 2026: How to register 2,640 flats, application deadline, where to apply, eligibility and locations

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority has initiated the release of 2,640 affordable apartments into the Mumbai real estate market, with the official application window set to go live this afternoon at 3:00 PM. This annual housing draw covers a broad geographical spread from South Mumbai to the northern suburbs, including Dadar, Wadala, and Borivali. As the state’s nodal agency for affordable housing looks to address a growing inventory of over 1,700 under-construction units, the 2026 lottery establishes a strict month-long submission deadline ending April 29, with results verified through a computerized draw system.

MHADA Lottery Mumbai 2026 Registration & Deadline Dates: Timeline

The online registration and application submission process for the 2026 lottery commences today, March 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Applicants have until April 29, 2026, to submit their forms on the official website. The deadline for online Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) via RTGS or NEFT is April 30, 2026. A provisional list of applicants will be published on May 5, followed by an objection window until May 8. The final list of accepted applications will be released on May 12, culminating in the lottery draw results on May 15, 2026.

MHADA Lottery 2026: Where are the Flats Located in Mumbai?

The inventory for the 2026 draw is distributed across several established and developing neighborhoods. Major areas featuring available apartments include Vikhroli, Goregaon, Borivali, Gorai, Chembur, Bandra, Ghatkopar, Wadala, Powai, and Dadar. Of the 2,640 total units, 1,762 are currently under construction, while 559 were received by MHADA from private developers under various housing stock schemes, and 319 are classified as scattered apartments across existing colonies.

MHADA Mumbai Lottery 2026: Income Slabs and Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the lottery is strictly divided by annual family income. The EWS category is reserved for those earning up to ₹6 lakh per annum, while the LIG bracket covers incomes between ₹6 lakh and ₹9 lakh. The MIG category is for those earning between ₹9 lakh and ₹12 lakh, and the HIG category applies to anyone with a family income exceeding ₹12 lakh. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a Maharashtra Domicile Certificate (minimum 15 years residency), and must not own a residential property within the same municipal jurisdiction.

MHADA Mumbai Lottery: Where to Apply and How the Process Works

All applications must be submitted digitally through the official MHADA housing portal at https://housing.mhada.gov.in. Even those already registered from previous years are required to submit a fresh application for the 2026 cycle. The process requires a valid Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and Income Tax Returns (ITR) for FY 2024-25. For the separate “First-Come, First-Served” inventory of 120 unsold units, users must use the bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in portal, which allows for real-time unit selection and immediate 10% payment to secure a booking.