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MHADA update: Over 70% of 118 flats being sold on a First-Come, First-Served Basis in Mumbai are priced below ₹2 crore

MHADA has launched 118 apartments under its First-Come, First-Served scheme from February 17, including 40 flats below 1 crore, over 70 units under 2 crore

Updated on: Feb 24, 2026 11:47 AM IST
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More than 70% of the 118 apartments offered by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) under the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) scheme in Mumbai are priced below 2 crore.

MHADA update: More than 70% of the 118 apartments offered by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) under the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) scheme are priced under  ₹2 crore. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Mehul R Thakkar/HT)
MHADA update: More than 70% of the 118 apartments offered by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) under the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) scheme are priced under ₹2 crore. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Mehul R Thakkar/HT)

As per the price bifurcation on MHADA’s website, 40 flats are available below 1 crore, over 70 units fall under the 2 crore category, while 28 apartments are priced between 2 crore and 8 crore.

In the Mumbai real estate market, nearly 70–80% of apartment registrations fall in the price bracket below 2 crore. Around 10–20% are in the 2 crore– 5 crore range, while the remaining 5–7% comprise properties priced above 5 crore.

All about the costliest 8 crore apartment

The most expensive apartment put up for sale by MHADA is located at Crescent Tower in the Tardeo area of South Mumbai. The apartment has a built-up area of approximately 1,838 sq ft (170.76 sq m) and a carpet area of around 1,532 sq ft (142.3 sq m), according to details on the MHADA website.

The unit is priced at 8 crore ( 8,00,38,234), with an earnest money deposit (EMD) of 6 lakh. A total of two tenements are being offered in this category, it said.

Apart from this, the MHADA has listed three additional apartments in the same building priced between 6.27 crore and 7.94 crore. The authority has also put several flats on sale in Juhu, Mumbai, with prices ranging from 3 crore to 5.50 crore, according to available data.

Also Read: MHADA update: All about the 8 crore apartment on sale on a First-Come, First-Served basis in South Mumbai

Most affordable 31 lakh MHADA apartment: Key details

The most affordable apartment offered by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is located in PMGP Colony, Mankhurd.

The unit has a built-up area of around 247 sq ft (23 sq m) and a carpet area of approximately 225 sq ft (20.91 sq m). It is priced at 31.17 lakh, with an earnest money deposit (EMD) of 1 lakh. Only one tenement is available in this category.

Apart from this, MHADA has also listed apartments across locations such as Kandivali, Charkop, Wadala, Malad and Byculla, with prices ranging from 35 lakh to 3 crore.

Also Read: MHADA starts online sale of 118 flats in Mumbai on a First-come, first-served basis. Click for more details

What is MHADA's FCFS scheme?

MHADA said the flats included under the FCFS scheme were earlier offered through lotteries but remained unsold for various reasons, and have now been put up for sale.

According to MHADA, the flats are available in areas such as Kandivali, Charkop, Shimpoli, Antop Hill, Wadala, Powai, Malad, Mankhurd, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Byculla, Tardeo, Lower Parel, Sion, Juhu, and Andheri.

Applicants can initiate the online application registration process on MHADA's official website: https://bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in.

MHADA said the process of submitting the online application, paying the security deposit and application fee, and selecting the flat will begin on March 4, 2026. After finalising a flat, the applicant must pay 10 per cent of the flat’s sale price within 48 hours.

Also Read: MHADA Lottery 2026: 5,000 affordable homes likely to be offered in Mumbai in the next two months

According to MHADA, the applicant must be at least 18 years old on the date of application submission and must be an Indian citizen.

  • Mehul R Thakkar
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    Mehul R Thakkar

    Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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