DDA scraps separate parking charges from flat cost in housing schemes

DDA removes separate parking charges from flat prices in ongoing housing schemes, offers relief to homebuyers

Published on: Feb 18, 2026, 22:47:13 IST

Written by Vandana Ramnani

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In a move expected to reduce the overall cost of apartments under its housing schemes, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to remove separate parking charges from the total flat price, officials said on February 18.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to remove separate parking charges from the total flat price. (DDA)

According to a recent order, the DDA has directed that the cost of constructing parking spaces will no longer be billed separately but will be included in the overall project expenditure.

The total cost of constructing parking spaces will now be included in the total expenditure incurred for the housing pockets to calculate the Plinth Area Rate (PAR) of flats, the order stated.

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"No separate or additional cost on account of car garage, scooter garage and covered or uncovered parking shall be included in the total cost of the flat," it said.

The move is expected to bring down flat prices whose immediate reduction is expected to be visible in DDA’s ongoing projects, including the DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana 2025 (FCFS), DDA Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2025 (E-Auction), DDA Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026 (FCFS) and the DDA Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2026 (FCFS), said the order.

All future housing schemes will also follow the pricing structure, the DDA order said.

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A report published in the Times of India said the move is expected to bring down apartment prices by ₹5 lakh to ₹12 lakh. It quoted officials as saying that buyers who had already bought apartments under DDA schemes and paid parking charges will either be reimbursed or have the amount adjusted against future instalments.

“Buyers are given a stipulated time to pay the flat instalment. This amount will be reduced accordingly,” it said.

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Vandana Ramnani
Vandana Ramnani leads the real estate vertical at Hindustan Times Digital, bringing over two decades of journalism experience across real estate, education, human resources, and foreign affairs. She specialises in India’s real estate sector, covering residential and commercial markets in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with in-depth reporting on regulatory developments, urban policy, housing trends, and interviews with industry leaders. Her work has also appeared in the Hindustan Times newspaper and HT Estates. Earlier, Vandana played a key role in establishing the real estate vertical at Moneycontrol (NW18 Group), shaping its editorial direction and market coverage. She has also written extensively on international education for HT Education, tracking global study destinations, policy changes, and student mobility trends, earning the Singapore Education Award 2009 for Best Media Coverage (Print). Her reporting portfolio includes human resources and employment trends for HT ShineJobs and PowerJobs, as well as lifestyle and interior design features for HT Premium Homes. Vandana began her career with the Press Trust of India, gaining strong editorial and reporting expertise. She was also selected for a prestigious fellowship at Fondation Journalistes en Europe in Paris, where she wrote for EuroMag. One of her notable reporting assignments included covering Germany’s capital relocation from Bonn to Berlin. Outside of journalism, Vandana is a passionate traveller, constantly seeking out charming hideaways across India and the lesser-known, offbeat corners of Southeast Asia.Read More

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