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Mumbai Housing Lottery Sees Frenzy: 97K Apps for 2,640 Homes
6 Aug
Summary
- 97,613 applications received for 2,640 affordable homes.
- Application deadline was May 28, 2026; EMD deadline was May 29, 2026.
- Homes are located in Vikhroli, Goregaon, and Borivali, with prices varying.
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority's (MHADA) Mumbai Board has witnessed an overwhelming response to its housing lottery, attracting 97,613 applications for 2,640 affordable homes by May 28, 2026. Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs) were further secured from 69,526 applicants by May 29, 2026, underscoring significant demand.
The lottery, announced live on YouTube and with an offline event in Bandra on August 6, 2026, at 12 pm, features under-construction apartments in key Mumbai locales. These include Vikhroli, Goregaon, and Borivali, with prices spanning from over ₹29 lakh for Economic Weaker Section (EWS) units to ₹6.82 crore for High Income Group (HIG) properties in Tardeo.
