In a significant move aimed at alleviating financial pressures on beneficiaries of its housing schemes, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced a policy reform. Going forward, maintenance charges and property taxes for scattered housing units and plots will be applicable only from the date of possession, rather than from the date of allotment.

This landmark decision is expected to provide much-needed relief to those participating in the MHADA housing lottery, particularly for upcoming housing schemes across the state. Previously, beneficiaries were required to pay maintenance charges and property taxes from the date of allotment, even if possession of the property was delayed. This led to an unfair financial burden as the properties technically remained under MHADA’s control until possession was granted.