Archive · 11 Aug 2026
MHADA Rental Portal in 3 Months; Over 500 Flats on Rent
The government is making it easier to find rental homes in Mumbai.
A housing agency called MHADA is building a special website for rentals that should be ready in two or three months.
Right now, people often have to visit many places and talk to agents to find a home.
The new website will show available homes, their rent, and other details in one place.
MHADA also wants to rent out more than 500 empty flats that were not sold in its housing lotteries.
Under the plan, 30 to 40 out of every 100 homes in new housing projects could be set aside for renting.
Small homes up to 400 square feet would cost no more than 15,000 rupees each month.
These rental homes would be built close to train and Metro stations, about 15 minutes away.
Builders who help build rental homes could get big discounts on taxes and fees.
This should help people who move to Mumbai for work or school find a place to live.
MHADA is developing a dedicated rental housing portal expected to be ready within two to three months.
More than 500 unsold MHADA lottery flats are planned to be offered on rent across Mumbai and the MMR.
The proposed policy could earmark 30-40 per cent of homes in MMR housing projects for rental housing.
A monthly rent ceiling of Rs 15,000 has been suggested for smaller affordable units measuring up to 400 sq ft.
Developers undertaking rental projects could receive concessions of up to 50 per cent on GST, stamp duty, registration fees, taxes and development charges.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and the state government
- What
- Launching a rental housing portal and offering more than 500 unsold lottery flats on rent under a proposed rental housing policy
- When
- Portal expected within the next two to three months; article dated August 11, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Why
- To expand affordable rental housing options and make it easier for migrants, students and working professionals to find formal rental accommodation
- Authority
- Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA)
- Portal launch timeline
- Within 2-3 months
- Unsold flats for rent
- More than 500
- Proposed rental quota in MMR projects
- 30-40%
- Proposed monthly rent ceiling
- Rs 15,000 for units up to 400 sq ft
- Location target
- Within about 15 minutes of railway and Metro stations
- Developer concessions
- Up to 50% on GST, stamp duty, registration fees, taxes and development charges
- Coverage area
- Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)