MHADA Puts 324 Affordable Homes on Sale in Nashik; Prices Start at ₹11 Lakh

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has put 324 homes on sale in the Nashik region, with prices ranging from ₹11 lakh to ₹27 lakh.

Unlike a conventional MHADA lottery, these homes are being offered on a First Come, First Served (FCFS) basis. The sale covers several locations in and around Nashik, including Makhmalabad, Satpur, Vihitgaon, Sinnar Phata, Pathardi, Mhasrul, Gangapur, Deolali, Chehedi and Adgaon.

For buyers looking for a lower-cost home in Maharashtra, the relatively low starting price is likely to be the biggest attraction. But the window to apply is short.

Applications open till September 12

MHADA has opened the online registration process on September 9, 2026. Applicants can register and submit their applications until 11:59 pm on September 12.

The earnest money deposit (EMD) payment facility and scheme selection are also available during the same period, beginning at 11 am on September 9.

Once an applicant selects a tenement, the prescribed administrative charges have to be paid within 48 hours.

Because this is an FCFS sale rather than a traditional draw, timing becomes particularly important. Applicants are not simply waiting for a computerised lottery to determine whether they get a home.

Where are the 324 homes located?

The homes are spread across several parts of the Nashik region rather than being concentrated in one project.

The locations listed by MHADA include:

• Makhmalabad
• Satpur
• Vihitgaon
• Sinnar Phata
• Pathardi
• Mhasrul
• Agar Takli
• Gangapur
• Deolali
• Chehedi
• Mery-Rasbihari Link Road
• Adgaon

This spread matters because the final cost of owning one of these homes is not only about the advertised price.

A buyer should also look at the property's distance from their workplace, schools, healthcare facilities, public transport and everyday services before choosing a particular location.

What is MHADA's FCFS system?

The FCFS model is different from the lottery system for which MHADA is better known.

Under a lottery, applicants submit their forms and eligible applicants are selected through a computerised draw. Under an FCFS system, available homes are offered to applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

MHADA has used the model for homes that remained unsold under earlier housing schemes. A similar MHADA initiative earlier this year also involved homes being offered through an FCFS process, after remaining unsold under previous schemes.

For the Nashik sale, the homes are being offered under the 20% Inclusive Housing Scheme. MHADA's own website has also listed a September 2026 Nashik Board sale of tenements and the associated advertisement and booklet.

₹11 lakh does not mean every home costs ₹11 lakh

The headline starting price is attractive, but buyers should not assume that all 324 homes are available at ₹11 lakh.

MHADA has placed the homes in a price range of ₹11 lakh to ₹27 lakh. The actual price will depend on the particular tenement selected.

That makes it important to compare the homes not just on price but also on location, carpet area, building condition, connectivity and other applicable charges.

Buyers should also keep funds aside for expenses beyond the quoted home price, including applicable registration, stamp duty, administrative or other charges, depending on the terms of the particular allotment.

MHADA warns buyers against agents

One of the most important parts of the announcement is the warning about unauthorised intermediaries.

The Nashik Board has said that it has not appointed any representative, consultant or property agent to distribute or sell these homes.

Applicants have therefore been advised not to make financial transactions with people claiming to represent MHADA.

The authority has specifically asked applicants to use its official portal for the sale and has warned about fraudulent activity involving applications or money collected in MHADA's name.

For buyers, this is worth taking seriously. An affordable housing opportunity with a short application window can easily become a target for people promising to “secure” a unit for a fee.

There is no reason to pay a private person simply to submit an MHADA application.

What should buyers check before selecting a home?

The low ticket size makes these homes interesting, but affordability should not replace due diligence.

Before selecting a tenement, buyers should check the exact location, carpet area, applicable charges and the terms attached to the allotment.

If the property is part of a registered development, buyers should also understand how to verify the project's regulatory information rather than relying on a broker or informal listing. One useful step is learning how to find project details using a RERA number, including registration information and other project details available on the state RERA portal.

MHADA itself remains the primary source for the scheme's official information, including the sale booklet and advertisement.

Buyers should also calculate the actual monthly cost if they are planning to use a home loan. They should also account for government charges associated with a property transaction, including applicable stamp duty and registration costs. A home priced at ₹11 lakh may look manageable, but registration costs, initial payments, maintenance and other expenses still need to fit within the household budget.

Is this a good opportunity for Nashik homebuyers?

The answer depends largely on what the buyer needs.

For someone looking for an affordable primary home and who is comfortable with the locations available under the scheme, the ₹11 lakh starting price makes the offering worth examining.

But this is not necessarily an investment opportunity simply because the homes are cheaper than many private-market properties.

The practical value of the purchase will depend on location, connectivity, livability and future demand around the specific property.

Nashik has also seen growing interest in residential development, while MHADA continues to use affordable-housing programmes to add lower-cost housing stock in Maharashtra.

The authority's affordable-housing framework includes EWS, LIG and MIG categories, with defined carpet-area limits for each segment.

The deadline is the immediate concern

For interested applicants, the immediate issue is timing.

The Nashik FCFS sale opened on September 9 and applications close at 11:59 pm on September 12, 2026. The EMD and scheme-selection window follow the same deadline.

The bigger point is simple: these are not 324 homes that will remain available indefinitely.

Anyone considering the scheme should first read the official MHADA sale documents, check eligibility and available locations, calculate the complete cost and then apply through the official channel.

With prices beginning at ₹11 lakh, the Nashik offering could be particularly relevant for buyers who have been priced out of Maharashtra's private housing market. But the short FCFS window means preparation matters almost as much as the price.