MHADA Lottery 2025: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has once again turned its focus toward Nashik, a city that has seen steady demand for affordable housing in recent years. This time, the Nashik Board has launched an online lottery for as many as 478 flats, with prices ranging from as low as Rs 5.48 lakh to nearly Rs 27 lakh.
These homes, meant for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), are part of the 20 per cent Inclusive Housing Scheme, a policy designed to ensure that urban development does not shut the door on those at the bottom of the income ladder.
Where These Flats Are Located
The flats are scattered across six different pockets of Nashik: Gangapur Shivar, Deolali Shivar, Pathardi Shivar, Mhasrul Shivar, Nashik Shivar, and Agar Takli Shivar. Some are close to the city centre, while others stretch towards the outskirts where land is cheaper, but connectivity can still be decent.
In all, MHADA as set aside:
22 flats at Deolali Shivar
50 flats at Gangapur Shivar
64 flats at Pathardi Shivar
196 flats at Mhasrul Shivar
14 flats at Nashik Shivar, and
132 flats at Agar Takli Shivar
This distribution shows a clear tilt toward Mhasrul and Agar Takli, where the bulk of the inventory lies. In other words, if one is applying, chances are higher to land a flat in these two locations compared to Nashik Shivar, where only 14 units are on offer.
Size and Price Spectrum
The units themselves range from 215 square feet, essentially a compact studio, to 537 square feet, which edges into one-bedroom territory, but still on the smaller side. The affordability, however, cannot be brushed aside. At just over Rs 5 lakh for the smallest unit, the entry point is set lower than what private builders are offering in Nashik today. On the higher end, Rs 27 lakh for a 537 sq ft flat still counts as affordable housing when compared to the city’s rising private-sector rates, especially in well-connected localities.
To put it in context, private developers in Nashik typically push even the smallest one-bedroom apartments for Rs 35–40 lakh. That makes MHADA’s pricing a significant relief, particularly for families with limited income streams.
Application Process and Rules
The registration process went live on September 4, 2025, and was inaugurated through a ‘Go-Live’ ceremony attended by MHADA vice president and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal. He urged applicants to stick to MHADA’s official platforms, https://housing.mhada.gov.in or the MHADA Lottery App available on Android and iOS.
It is important for aspiring homebuyers to know that MHADA has not appointed brokers, consultants, or middlemen for this sale. MHADA has said that anyone dealing with such intermediaries will do so at their own risk, because neither MHADA nor the Nashik Board will take responsibility for fraudulent transactions.
Applicants have until October 3, 2025, 11:59 pm to complete registration and submit their forms. The final list of eligible candidates will go up on MHADA’s website on October 17, 2025, at 12 pm. The date and venue for the actual draw will be announced later.
Track Record of Nashik Board
This is the third lottery of 2025 by the Nashik Board. Earlier this year, the Board allotted 379 flats, 105 shops, and 32 plots through two separate lotteries. The scale is not massive compared to Mumbai’s high-profile draws, but for Nashik, these numbers matter. They point toward a steady flow of opportunities rather than one-off announcements.
It is also worth noting that Nashik’s real estate market has been growing at a faster clip in the past decade, thanks to its industrial base, educational institutions, and proximity to both Mumbai and Pune. Affordable housing here does not just serve immediate shelter needs; it positions families for long-term stability in a city that is gradually tightening its grip on the regional economy.
Larger MHADA Context
The Nashik draw should not be seen in isolation. In April 2025, MHADA announced that Mumbai would see another lottery around Diwali, with nearly 5,000 affordable homes likely to be put up for sale. Compare this with 2024, when MHADA sold over 2,000 homes in Mumbai at price points ranging from Rs 29 lakh to as high as Rs 6.82 crore. That spread is wide, serving different income brackets, but in Nashik, the focus is firmly on the lower-income side.
Similarly, in the Konkan region, MHADA recently confirmed that 5,285 flats and 77 plots are in the pipeline. This shows the scale at which the authority is working across Maharashtra, each region with its own affordability profile.
