Affordable Housing in MHADA Colony: A Comprehensive Guide
With an aim to provide affordable housing options to the people, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) was established by the state government in 1976. Since then, MHADA has been responsible for providing quality residential options across the state and across income groups. Currently, it is providing affordable housing options under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Role of MHADA
The basic objective of MHADA is to uplift the people who belong to the lower strata of society and provide them with quality housing. So far, MHADA has provided affordable housing to nearly 7.5 lakh families across the state, of which one-third are in Mumbai alone. MHADA has jurisdiction over the entire Maharashtra state, except the Vidharba region. For better management and organization in Mumbai, it was divided into three separate boards: the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board, the Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board, and the Mumbai Slum Improvement Board.
Regional Boards of MHADA
There are regional boards of MHADA for the following cities and their jurisdiction areas:
Pune Housing and Area Development Board
- Pune
- Kolhapur
- Solapur
- Satara
- Sangli
Aurangabad Housing and Area Development Board
- Aurangabad
- Jalna
- Parbhani
- Hingoli
- Nanded
- Latur
- Beed
- Osmanabad
Nashik Housing and Area Development Board
- Nashik
- Ahmednagar
- Dhule
- Nandurbar
- Jalgaon
Nagpur Housing and Area Development Board
- Nagpur city
Amravati Housing and Area Development Board
- Amravati
- Akola
- Yavatmal
- Buldhana
- Washim
Konkan Housing and Area Development Board
- Thane
- Raigad
- Ratnagiri
- Sindhudurg
Source: MHADA website
MHADA Housing Schemes
Every year, MHADA announces a housing lottery in different cities across the state to allot new homes at affordable prices to eligible applicants. The housing lottery draw is held by the regional board. In 2020, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the lottery announcement was postponed. There are chances that the board may announce new schemes in the near future. Check out MHADA Pune and MHADA Lottery 2021 Mumbai latest updates for more information on housing scheme announcements.
MITRA: MHADA Mobile App
Mobile users can now access all information through the MHADA app, MITRA. The app provides all citizen services. Common across all regional boards, this app is available for download for Android mobile users on Google Play. Following are the services available on E-MITRA:
Services Available on E-MITRA
- Form 1: Tenement and plot transfer of tenancy.
- Form 2: Commercial unit transfer of tenancy.
- Form 3: No-dues certificate.
- Form 4: No-objection certificate for mortgage.
- Form 5: Sale permission for tenement and commercial tenement.
- Form 6: Sale permission for plot.
- Form 7: BPP letter.
- Form 8: HPS letter.
- Form 9: Attested copy of file.
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MHADA Helpline
Applicants can reach out to the following helpline number in case of any query or issues:
- Contact number: +91-9869988000 / 022-66405000
All MHADA-related queries can also be directed to the chief minister’s helpline number:
- Chief Minister’s Helpline: 1800 120 8040
Conclusion
MHADA has been a cornerstone in providing affordable housing to millions in Maharashtra. With its various regional boards and the introduction of the MITRA app, MHADA continues to make strides in ensuring that quality housing is accessible to all. Whether you are looking to apply for a new home or need assistance with existing tenements, MHADA’s comprehensive services and support systems are designed to help you every step of the way.