MHADA Extends Deadline For 5,285 Flats, 77 Plots In Thane, Vasai Till September 12
Affordable housing seekers in Thane and Vasai have been given additional time to secure a home under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s (MHADA) Konkan Board lottery. The housing authority has extended the last date for online applications till 12 September, offering another opportunity for thousands of aspirants eyeing the 5,285 flats and 77 residential plots up for sale.
This is the second extension granted for the housing scheme, which has drawn wide public interest across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Officials confirmed that while the original deadline ended on 28 August, the revised schedule has been announced to ensure maximum participation from potential buyers struggling with procedural requirements. According to official figures, the Konkan Board had received over 1.5 lakh applications by the earlier deadline, but only 1.16 lakh of these applicants had completed the payment process. The revised dates are aimed at bridging this gap, enabling applicants to complete documentation and financial formalities within the new window. Online payments will now be accepted until 13 September, while RTGS and NEFT transactions through banks will be accepted till 15 September.
Officials emphasised that only applicants who complete all mandatory steps will be deemed eligible. A provisional list of eligible applicants will be uploaded on 22 September, with a window until 24 September to raise claims and objections. The final list is expected to be out on 7 October, paving the way for the computerised lottery draw scheduled on 9 October at an auditorium in Thane. The housing scheme covers flats and plots in Thane city, its surrounding districts, and Vasai in Palghar, regions where property demand remains high but affordability continues to be a challenge. MHADA lotteries are considered one of the most viable options for middle-class and lower-income families seeking to buy a home, given that prices are comparatively lower than market rates.
Experts point out that the extension of deadlines reflects both demand and the complexities of navigating the digital application process. With affordability still at the heart of urban housing policy, the scheme is being closely tracked by housing activists who argue that such initiatives contribute to building more equitable and sustainable cities by offering formal housing options and reducing reliance on unregulated markets. While the deadline extension has been welcomed by citizens, the real test will be the draw date in October, when the demand-supply mismatch will again come into focus. With limited supply compared to the overwhelming number of applicants, only a fraction will secure a home.
Nevertheless, the initiative continues to remain a crucial intervention in the urban housing ecosystem of Maharashtra, underscoring the state’s attempt to balance affordability, demand, and the growing need for inclusive housing.
MHADA Extends Deadline For 5,285 Flats, 77 Plots In Thane, Vasai Till September 12
