{"id":5398,"date":"2025-10-24T12:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/?p=5398"},"modified":"2026-06-09T22:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:11:26","slug":"bmc-opens-sale-of-426-affordable-homes-in-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/real-estate-news\/bmc-opens-sale-of-426-affordable-homes-in-mumbai","title":{"rendered":"BMC Opens Sale of 426 Affordable Homes in Mumbai: Key Dates, Prices, and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>BMC Opens Sale of 426 Affordable Homes in Mumbai (2025): Data-Driven Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<header>\n<p class=\"muted\">The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched an independent online housing lottery for 426 affordable flats in Mumbai under DCPR 2034 (inclusive housing provisions).<\/p>\n<span class=\"pill\">426 flats<\/span> <span class=\"pill\">EWS &amp; LIG<\/span> <span class=\"pill\">\u20b955 lakh \u2013 \u20b91 crore<\/span> <span class=\"pill\">269\u2013489 sq ft carpet<\/span> <span class=\"pill\">Online\u00a0<\/span>lottery<\/header>\n<section id=\"highlights\">\n<h2><strong>Key Highlights (BMC Housing Lottery 2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total inventory:<\/strong> 426 flats across multiple Mumbai suburbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target categories:<\/strong> EWS and LIG (units reserved by category in the official scheme).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price band:<\/strong> around \u20b955 lakh to \u20b91 crore<strong>,<\/strong> depending on locality and unit type.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carpet area range:<\/strong> approx. 269 sq ft to 489 sq ft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> fully online application + computerised lottery draw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><strong>Complete Dataset: Location-wise Flat Distribution<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.0971%; height: 223.906px; border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial;\">Location<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial;\">Units<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial;\">Demand notes (from reported application interest)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial;\">Why it matters for buyers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 44.7812px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 44.7812px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Bhandup<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 44.7812px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">240<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 44.7812px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Large supply (usually better odds vs low-supply pockets)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 44.7812px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Central suburbs access; often more \u201cbudget-aligned\u201d vs core city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Byculla<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">42<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Premium central location; typically higher ticket size<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Closer to the South\/Central Mumbai job markets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Kandivali<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">34<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Strong interest reported for the western suburbs<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Good for end-use + rental demand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Jogeshwari<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">46<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Steady demand due to connectivity<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Western corridor convenience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Goregaon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">19<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Medium supply; can be competitive<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Business hubs + transit improve resale\/rentability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Marol<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">14<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">High demand reported relative to supply<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Employment proximity can push competition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Kanjurmarg<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">27<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Moderate supply; practical for central travel<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Good for buyers working in the central\/eastern corridor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 22.3906px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.94132%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Dahisar<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.7888%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.6381%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Very limited supply (often toughest odds)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1698%; height: 22.3906px; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">North-west edge; depends on work location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Quick takeaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bhandup dominates inventory &#8211; typically improves chances compared to ultra-limited pockets.<\/li>\n<li>Marol &amp; low-supply areas can become highly competitive even with fewer total applicants.<\/li>\n<li>For long-term value, prioritise connectivity + job proximity over \u201ccheapest ticket price.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Carpet Area Dataset (Size Range)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Value<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">What buyers should do<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Carpet area range (overall)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">~269 sq ft to ~489 sq ft<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Compare usable space, not just total price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Typical configurations<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Compact units (often 1RK\/1BHK depending on project)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Check layout + ventilation + amenities before committing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Market Comparison Dataset (Price per sq ft + Rent)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"muted\">Use this table to benchmark whether the scheme pricing looks attractive versus locality trends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 60.9895%; border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Locality<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Avg price \/ sq ft (\u20b9)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Scheme price range (\u20b9 lakh)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Avg rent (\u20b9\/month)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Kandivali<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">21,652<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">55 \u2013 95<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">43,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Bhandup<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">17,723<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">55 \u2013 80<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">41,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Byculla<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">37,224<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">85 \u2013 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">1,00,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Jogeshwari<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">22,871<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">55 \u2013 75<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">54,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Goregaon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">23,346<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">65 \u2013 90<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">70,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.9375%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">Kanjurmarg<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.5312%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">22,959<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">70 \u2013 98<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6875%; border-width: initial; text-align: center;\">58,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Byculla has the highest benchmark pricing and rent, so the entry cost is typically higher.<\/li>\n<li>Bhandup tends to be more budget-aligned while still offering decent connectivity.<\/li>\n<li>For investment\/rent, compare rent potential vs EMI using your EMI calculator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dates\">\n<h2><strong>Important Dates (Timeline)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial; height: 176px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"424\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Stage<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Date \/ Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Registration starts<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">16 Oct 2025 (10:00 AM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Registration closes<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">14 Nov 2025 (5:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Eligible list<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">18 Nov 2025 (5:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Lottery draw<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">20 Nov 2025 (5:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Result declaration<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">21 Nov 2025 (5:00 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply early to avoid the last-day portal rush.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a PDF copy of the submitted form + payment receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"eligibility\">\n<h2><strong>Eligibility (EWS &amp; LIG) + What to Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"muted\">Final eligibility rules are as per the official brochure\/portal. Below is a practical checklist used by most applicants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Checklist item<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">What it generally means<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Income category<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Must fall under the EWS\/LIG band as defined in the scheme brochure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Identity + KYC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Aadhaar + PAN are typically required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Domicile\/residency proof<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Maharashtra domicile or eligible residence proof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Home ownership condition<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Applicants usually must not own a home (as per scheme terms)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar card (and spouse Aadhaar if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>PAN card (and spouse PAN if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Maharashtra domicile certificate (if required by the scheme)<\/li>\n<li>Income proof: ITR for FY 2024\u201325 or income certificate for FY 2024\u201325<\/li>\n<li>Address proof (if current address differs from Aadhaar)<\/li>\n<li>Bank details (especially for refund processing)<\/li>\n<li>Category\/reservation documents (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Before you apply, do a quick loan readiness check: credit score, home loan eligibility, and a rough EMI using EMI calculator.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"apply\">\n<h2><strong>How to Apply (Step-by-Step)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the official BMC portal and go to the housing lottery section.<\/li>\n<li>Open the brochure and confirm your eligibility, unit details, and category.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the online application form and upload documents.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the application fee and deposit before the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Save your acknowledgement number and track updates for the eligible list\/draw\/results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Common mistakes to avoid<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Name mismatch across Aadhaar\/PAN\/income proof<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect income year document (FY 2024\u201325 is commonly required)<\/li>\n<li>Wrong category selection (EWS vs LIG)<\/li>\n<li>Waiting until the last day to submit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"payments\">\n<h2><strong>Payment Schedule After Allotment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Payment stage<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Timeline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Initial payment<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">25% within 30 days of the offer letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Balance payment<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">75% within 60 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Late payment<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Interest may apply after the grace period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Use home loan pre-approval to reduce last-minute stress.<\/li>\n<li>Factor in stamp duty, registration, society deposits, and basic interiors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"stats\">\n<h2><strong>Application &amp; Allotment Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-width: initial;\" border=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">Value<\/th>\n<th style=\"border-width: initial;\">What it means<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Total applications received<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">2,037<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Overall response reported as relatively weak vs big state lotteries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Flats offered<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">426<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Supply is limited in some localities (e.g., Dahisar\/Marol)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Successful applicants (reported after draw)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">373<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Winners announced through the computerised process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Unclaimed flats (reported after draw)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">53<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-width: initial;\">Some units remained unclaimed due to limited\/insufficient applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reportedly, Marol saw extremely high interest relative to its small inventory.<\/li>\n<li>Competition differs by location\u2014don\u2019t judge odds only by total citywide applicants.<\/li>\n<li>Always check if a waiting list exists and what happens in case of cancellations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tips\">\n<h2><strong>Home Loan + EMI Planning Tips (Must-read before you apply)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check EMI first:<\/strong> Use an EMI calculator for scenarios of \u20b955L\u2013\u20b91Cr.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Down payment planning:<\/strong> Keep liquid funds ready\u2014lottery winners often have tight payment windows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve approval chances:<\/strong> Review your credit score and reduce existing EMIs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subsidy check:<\/strong> See if you qualify for PMAY (if applicable for your situation).<\/li>\n<li><strong>True cost:<\/strong> Add stamp duty &amp; registration, society charges, and basic furnishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"note\"><strong>Reader-friendly tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;d like, add a small EMI mini-table here using your current home-loan rate pages (e.g., \u20b960L \/ \u20b980L \/ \u20b91Cr for 15\/20 years). It boosts engagement and ranking.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><strong>Suggested read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/home-loans\/affordable-housing-in-navi-mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affordable Housing in Navi Mumbai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQs about BMC Opens Sale of 426 Affordable Homes in Mumbai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761307056465\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What documents are required to apply for the BMC Housing Lottery 2025?<\/strong>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">BMC\u2019s information booklet (released with the portal) is the final word on documents. Based on the official notice and standard MHADA requirements, keep these ready:<br \/>Aadhaar (self &amp; spouse, if married)<br \/>PAN (self &amp; spouse, if married)<br \/>Maharashtra domicile certificate<br \/>Income proof for your category (EWS\/LIG) \u2014 income certificate\/ITR\/salary slips<br \/>Recent passport-size photo<br \/>Bank details (for refunds)<br \/>Category\/Reservation documents, if applicable (caste &amp; validity, disability, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761307057664\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How are winners selected in the BMC Affordable Homes Lottery 2025?<\/strong>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Winners are picked through an online lottery draw conducted by BMC. For 2025, the key dates are:<br \/>Final list of eligible applicants: Nov 18, 2025, 5 pm<br \/>Lottery draw: Nov 20, 2025, 5 pm<br \/>Publication of winners &amp; waitlist: Nov 21, 2025, 5 pm<br \/>The draw and results are published on the official portal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761307058052\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I apply for multiple BMC housing projects under the same application?<\/strong>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Plan for separate applications (and deposits) per scheme\/project. That\u2019s how MHADA runs its lotteries, and BMC\u2019s first independent lottery is following a similar structure via its portal. Check the BMC booklet\/portal flow when you apply; if multiple choices are allowed under one login, the system will prompt you for the required deposits project-wise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761307058506\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens if my name appears on the BMC housing lottery waitlist?<\/strong>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you\u2019re waitlisted, you\u2019re in line for an offer if a selected applicant doesn\u2019t complete payment or surrenders the flat within the stipulated timelines. BMC will publish the waitlist along with the winners and will contact the next-in-line candidate as flats free up. Keep your contact details and documents ready; if you are not ultimately allotted a flat, your refundable deposit is returned per the refund schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761307058916\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the application fee refundable if I don\u2019t win the BMC housing lottery?<\/strong>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The application\/processing fee is non-refundable. The deposit\/EMD is refundable if you\u2019re not selected (refund timelines are announced for each event).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMC Opens Sale of 426 Affordable Homes in Mumbai (2025): Data-Driven Guide The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched an independent online housing lottery for 426 affordable flats in Mumbai under DCPR 2034 (inclusive housing provisions). 426 flats EWS &amp; LIG \u20b955 lakh \u2013 \u20b91 crore 269\u2013489 sq ft carpet Online\u00a0lottery Key Highlights (BMC Housing Lottery [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5419,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[127],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5398"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5398"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6277,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5398\/revisions\/6277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.basichomeloan.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}