MHADA Pune Launches First-Come-First-Serve Scheme to Boost Affordable Housing Access

In an effort to expedite affordable housing availability, the Pune division of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has introduced a special scheme allowing eligible applicants to acquire unsold homes on a first-come-first-serve (FCFS) basis. This initiative provides renewed hope for individuals seeking homeownership without navigating the traditional lottery process.

Scheme Overview and Eligibility

The FCFS scheme targets the general category of needy and eligible applicants who have not previously availed a home through MHADA. It offers an opportunity to claim leftover inventory from the 15% Social Housing Scheme and the 20% Inclusive Housing Scheme, which experienced lower demand and thus have remaining unsold units.

Applications for this scheme opened on April 10, 2025, and registrations are accepted exclusively through the online portal bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in. Prospective buyers are required to submit accurate personal and financial details along with necessary documentation. Units will be allocated in the order of application submission, effectively rewarding early registrants.

Addressing Housing Demand and Transparency

Rahul Sakore, Chief Officer of the MHADA Pune Board, and Shivaji Adhalrao Patil, Chairman, have emphasized the scheme’s commitment to fairness and transparency. By eliminating the lottery and embracing a FCFS approach, MHADA aims to ensure that homes reach genuinely deserving applicants efficiently.

Through continuous updates on the online portal as new listings become available from developers, applicants are encouraged to monitor the site regularly. This digital-first approach reflects MHADA’s efforts to modernize housing allocation and simplify access for Pune’s growing population.
 

Impact on Pune’s Housing Scenario
 

Affordable housing remains a critical need in Pune, a rapidly developing urban center experiencing population growth and rising real estate prices. By offering homes under this FCFS scheme, MHADA hopes to ease housing shortages and provide relief to lower and middle-income groups.

Besides increasing transparency, the scheme also reduces waiting times, empowering applicants to make swift decisions and secure homes in desirable locations. This approach complements ongoing MHADA redevelopment projects aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods and improving living standards across Pune and surrounding regions.

How to Apply and Important Considerations

To participate in the FCFS scheme, eligible applicants must visit bookmyhome.mhada.gov.in and complete the online application process. Providing correct details and uploading necessary documents during submission is crucial as inaccurate or incomplete applications may be rejected.

Applicants should act swiftly, as inventories are limited and allocated based on submission time. MHADA’s customer support services are available for queries related to the scheme to ensure a smooth application experience.