MHADA Launches Online Lottery To Allot 478 Affordable Flats For EWS Buyers In Nashik

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced the sale of 478 flats for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) buyers through a fully digital lottery system. Prices of the units range from Rs 5.48 lakh to Rs 27 lakh, with sizes spanning 215 sq ft to 537 sq ft, catering to small families and individuals seeking cost-effective housing solutions.

The flats are distributed across six Nashik localities, including Gangapur Shivar, Deolali Shivar, Pathardi Shivar, Mhasrul Shivar, Nashik Shivar, and Agar Takli Shivar. Allocation is as follows: 22 units in Deolali Shivar, 50 in Gangapur Shivar, 64 in Pathardi Shivar, 196 in Mhasrul Shivar, 14 in Nashik Shivar, and 132 in Agar Takli Shivar. All properties fall under the 20% Inclusive Housing Scheme, ensuring priority access for genuine EWS applicants. Applications for the lottery opened earlier this week and will continue until October 3, 2025, 11:59 pm. Applicants are required to submit forms via MHADA’s official website or through the MHADA Lottery App, available on Android and iOS platforms. Officials emphasised that MHADA has not appointed any external agents, consultants, or intermediaries, and applicants engaging with third parties do so at their own risk.

This initiative represents the third housing lottery conducted by the Nashik Board in 2025, following earlier rounds that allotted 379 flats, 105 commercial shops, and 32 plots. Earlier this year, MHADA had also announced plans for a large-scale lottery of approximately 5,000 affordable homes in Mumbai, scheduled to coincide with the Diwali season. MHADA officials stated that the lottery system is designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and accessibility, providing genuine EWS applicants with a structured opportunity to secure housing. The focus on online application procedures and digital oversight aims to minimise fraudulent activity while streamlining the process for applicants. Experts note that the move strengthens equitable access to housing in Nashik while promoting a systematic and accountable distribution model.

Housing analysts highlight that the lottery mechanism aligns with broader urban development objectives, including inclusive city growth and sustainable housing provision. By prioritising EWS buyers, MHADA addresses affordability gaps and contributes to creating equitable communities in fast-growing urban regions like Nashik. As Nashik continues to expand as an industrial and residential hub, these initiatives are expected to enhance access to housing for low-income groups, furthering the city’s goals of sustainable and socially inclusive urban development.

MHADA Launches Online Lottery To Allot 478 Affordable Flats For EWS Buyers In Nashik