MHADA Lottery: 45% Winners Reject Homes Despite Affordability; 14,000 Units Vacant
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News18•14-01-2026, 09:57
MHADA Lottery: 45% Winners Reject Homes Despite Affordability; 14,000 Units Vacant
- •MHADA's Konkan Board held a lottery for 5,285 homes in October 2025, with 4,523 winners announced.
- •Approximately 45% of winners (around 2,000 people) rejected the allotted homes, raising concerns for MHADA.
- •Reasons for rejection include increased prices, remote locations, lack of amenities, and transportation issues.
- •The number of vacant homes from various Konkan Board lotteries has now exceeded 14,000.
- •Winners from a 10% waiting list will be offered the rejected homes, but many are still expected to remain vacant.
Why It Matters: Despite affordable housing, MHADA faces high rejection rates and a growing number of vacant homes.
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