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.